Turner will make his first major league start Friday, playing second base and batting eighth against the Marlins, Jacob Emert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Turner's start likely comes as the result of injuries that will hold both Yunel Escobar and Michael Taylor out of Friday's lineup. It's been a slow start for the youngster, going hitless in his first five at-bats, but a start Friday could give him enough chances to get that out of the way. However, Turner's role with the club likely remains mainly as a bench player, impacting the game mostly as a pinch hitter and pinch runner when the regulars are healthy.