Farmer is batting leadoff and playing shortstop in the Reds' spring training opener.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds didn't get sign or trade for a full-time major league shortstop this offseason, adding only Dee Strange-Gordon and Rule 5 pick Kyle Holder as contenders to Farmer and Jose Garcia for the starting shortstop job. The Reds would prefer to have Garcia begin the season in the minors, but they hope he's their long-term option at the position.