Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's game against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed is batting .318 (7-for-22) this spring, a good sign after the shortstop fell to .234 in 2018. He played 153 games last season, but the recent acquisition of Adam Jones could put a crimp in his playing time this season. Manager Torey Lovullo plans to get Ketel Marte into lineup nearly every day and will rotate him among center field, second base and shortstop to accommodate Jones.

Ahmed agreed to a one-year deal with the Diamondbacks on Friday, avoiding arbitration.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed's batting averaged decreased to .234 in 2018, although he belted a career-high 16 homers and drove in 70 runs in 153 ballgames. Whether he'll be able to maintain this kind of power over two straight seasons will be something to keep an eye on as the 2019 campaign unfolds.

Ahmed is not starting Saturday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed has gone just 3-for-33 in his last 10 games. Ketel Marte will start at shortstop in his absence.

Ahmed is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed will get what looks to be a routine day off following a string of 15 consecutive starts during which he hit just .140/.214/.200. Ketel Marte will slide over to cover shortstop in his stead, allowing Daniel Descalso to pick up a start at the keystone.

Ahmed went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, a walk and a run Friday in the Diamondbacks' 4-2 triumph over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed has showed some solid gap power of late with five doubles over his last nine games, but he hasn't left the yard since his two-home run performance Aug. 4 against the Giants. That extended home-run drought has made it tough for fantasy owners in shallower settings to justify holding onto the shortstop, who doesn't offer standout production in any of the other four main rotisserie categories either.

Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and one RBI in Thursday's 10-3 loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed doubled in a run and later scored in the seventh inning, but Arizona couldn't get much else going at the plate. The 28-year-old now has 67 RBI and a .731 OPS in 513 plate appearances this season.

Ahmed went 1-for-2 with two walks and two RBI on Sunday against the Braves.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed came through with a timely single in the sixth inning to drive in both baserunners. He now has 65 RBI on the season, nearly double his previous career-best. Despite hitting only .248 for the season, Ahmed has managed to hit .283/.327/.455 in post All-Star break action.

Ahmed is not in the lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed sits after starting 10 of the last 11 games. Ketel Marte will slide over to shortstop in his absence, with Daniel Descalso starting at second base.

Ahmed is out of the lineup Sunday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed had started each of the Diamondbacks' last six games, recording five hits and 23 at-bats over that span. Daniel Descalso will effectively replace him at second base while Ketel Marte shifts over to Ahmed's normal spot at shortstop.

Ahmed is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed is 5-for-12 over the last three games but will head to the bench against Mariners' starter Mike Leake (illness). Ketel Marte will move to shortstop while Daniel Descalso starts at second base.