FORT MYERS, Fla. -- For top Red Sox infield prospect Michael Chavis to contribute in the majors this year, he may have to be more versatile than he has ever been.

Chavis, who was drafted as a shortstop in 2014, was converted into a third baseman early in his career and played there full-time (when healthy and not DH-ing) for the next three seasons. He added first base to his repertoire in the 2017 Arizona Fall League, appearing there 12 times last season for Portland and Pawtucket after returning from his suspension for violating baseball’s performance-enhancing drug policy.

This spring, Chavis is adding yet another position. The 23-year-old played three innings Friday against Northeastern at second base and is being considered as a depth option in case Dustin Pedroia re-aggravates his knee at some point this year.

Chavis, who has never logged a professional inning at second, entered in the fifth inning and failed to cover the bag on a stolen base attempt in the sixth inning and made a throwing error in the seventh against the Huskies. He turned a 4-6-3 double play to seal the 6-0 win for the Red Sox, which manager Alex Cora saw as an encouraging sign.

“It’s good for him to go out there and get a few innings,” Cora said. “No pressure, no expectations. Just to get his feet wet.”

Chavis will be used at first, second and third base this season and will start at third Saturday against the Yankees. Though the Sox do have ample infield depth with Brock Holt and Eduardo Nunez backing up the starters, getting Chavis’ strong bat in the lineup could be valuable if the lineup needs a lift at some point this season.

With the starters resting in the early weeks of spring training, there will be plenty of opportunity for guys like Chavis to impress the big-league staff and learn in low-pressure situations.

“This week is gonna be, as far as the traveling and all that, it’s a good opportunity for some of the young kids to play,” Cora said. “We’ll move them around and get them at-bats.”