FORT MYERS, Fla. — John Farrell was asked Tuesday if it was far fetched that Red Sox prospect Jackie Bradley Jr. could win a spot as an outfielder with the big club this spring.

Farrell paused and then said, “Good question. The best way to answer it, we didn’t have that as a strong possibility and we’re four games into the game schedule. He would be served well to get at-bats in the minor leagues before he comes up, but again he’s making a strong impression in camp.”