Feb. 7, 2026, 9:32 a.m. ET
The Atlanta Braves have invited former Georgia Bulldogs baseball player Kyle Farmer to spring training. Farmer is a nine-year MLB veteran and was a free agent. He will have an opportunity to try out for the Braves as a non-roster invite (NRI) in hopes of making their Opening Day roster.
Farmer most recently played with the Colorado Rookies. He is a versatile infield that can play third base, second base or shortstop. The 5-foot-11, 205-pound infielder could helped provide a boost in depth to the Braves, who are looking to return to the postseason after a disappointing 2025 season.
Farmer has 537 hits, 63 home runs and 285 RBIs in his MLB career. The former Georgia star has a .247 career batting average.
Farmer is 35 and is a local product. He was born in Atlanta and attended Marist High School. Now, he’ll get a rare opportunity to play for his hometown MLB team.
Last season, Farmer batted .227 and had eight home runs. He drove in 31 runs on 63 hits with the Rookies in 97 games. He finished the 2025 season with 300 plate appearances.
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