Farmer is a candidate for starts at second base while Jorge Polanco (knee) is out to begin the season, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Between the early-season absences of Polanco and Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and with Jose Miranda (shoulder) not yet ready for everyday playing time at third base, Farmer will likely be busy early on in the season. He should play every day against lefties after batting .286/.350/.528 versus them last season and figures to see action against some righties, too.