Ahmed (knee) isn't starting Thursday's game against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old dealt with a right knee injury late in camp, but manager Torey Lovullo thought that there was a strong possibility that Ahmed could play Opening Day. However, Josh Rojas will fill in at shortstop Thursday while Asdrubal Cabrera enters the lineup at the hot corner, batting fifth.

Ahmed (knee) fielded groundballs and took regular batting practice Tuesday, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed hasn't played in a game since March 24 and had just 21 spring at-bats, but Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo believes there's a strong possibility the shortstop plays Opening Day. If he's unavailable, Josh Rojas is the most likely fill-in.

Ahmed (knee) executed fundamental drills Monday and was scheduled to run the bases Tuesday, Jose M. Romero of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed sat out Monday's spring game against the Cubs, but the Diamondbacks are hopeful for his availability Opening Day on Thursday in San Diego. Josh Rojas, who is expected to have a major role at second base, started at shortstop while Asdrubal Cabrera started at second.

Ahmed received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right knee but is still expected to be ready for Opening Day on Thursday in San Diego, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old dealt with soreness in his right knee earlier in spring training, and the issue appears to have resurfaced with camp winding down. It doesn't seem to be a serious concern, but it's not ideal for Ahmed to be dealing with an injury less than a week before Opening Day.

Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a home run and two RBI in Sunday's spring game against the White Sox.

EDGE Analysis

The home run was Ahmed's first this spring and a good sign he's locking in after missing time due to a knee issue. In three Cactus League games since getting back on the field, Ahmed is 2-for-8 with three runs scored. He's confident he'll be ready for the regular season, telling Steve Gilbert of MLB.com, "I'm going to get plenty of at-bats and plenty of reps defensively. I'm going to be fine."

Ahmed went 1-for-3 in Thursday's spring game against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed played for the first time in 12 days after dealing with a knee injury and a personal leave. Arizona's starting shortstop will have two weeks to get his timing down before the start of the regular season.

Ahmed (personal) will bat second and play shortstop Thursday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed hasn't played a Cactus League game in 12 days, missing time first with knee soreness and then due to a personal issue. With Opening Day still two weeks away, however, he should have enough time to continue his spring buildup and get up to full speed or close to it by the start of the regular season.

Ahmed was removed from the lineup Tuesday against the Athletics due to a personal issue, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed was scheduled to return to the lineup after missing nine days with knee soreness. It's good news that his absence isn't due to a knee setback, though it's unclear when he'll be back in the lineup.

Ahmed (knee) was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed had been set to play for the first time in 10 days after missing time with a sore right knee. It's unclear whether he's suffered a setback or the team simply believes another day of rest will do him some good. Josh Rojas slides to shortstop in his absence, with Domingo Leyba entering the lineup at second base.

Ahmed (knee) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Tuesday's Cactus League game against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

After taking live batting practice Monday without aggravating his sore right knee, Ahmed will draw back into the lineup for the first time since March 6. Since he only missed about a week of game action while recovering from the injury, Ahmed should be capable of filling a full-time role in the Arizona infield when the regular season begins April 1.