Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a run scored Friday in the Diamondbacks' 6-3 loss to the Mariners.

EDGE Analysis

It was Ahmed's first multi-hit performance since Aug. 4, with the shortstop slashing just .188/.250/.229 over the Diamondbacks' 15 games in between. Thanks to his handy glovework and improved power production, Ahmed is locked into a full-time role in the middle infield, but those rostering him will occasionally have to deal with prolonged dry spells at the dish. He has only managed a batting average above .260 in one of the first four months of the season and is hitting .254 in August.

Ahmed is not starting Sunday against San Diego.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed is hitting .284 with four homers and an .852 OPS since the All-Star break. Ketel Marte will slide over to shortstop Sunday, with Daniel Descalso starting at second base.

Ahmed struck out four times and drew a walk Thursday in the Diamondbacks' 5-1 win over the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The shortstop had struck out just twice in the Diamondbacks' last eight games combined, making it all the more surprising that he donned the golden sombrero Thursday. The ugly night at the dish won't diminish what has been a career-best campaign for Ahmed, whose 16 home runs have nearly doubled up his previous high in the category. He has been in the midst of a power outage lately, however, supplying only two extra-base hits -- both doubles -- over his past 10 contests.

Ahmed is out of the lineup against Philadelphia on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed will head to the bench after going 0-for-4 during Tuesday's loss. In his stead, Ketel Marte will start at shortstop while Daniel Descalso gets the nod at second base.

Ahmed went 1-for-5 with a walk and a pair of stolen bases Monday in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 win over the Phillies in 14 innings.

EDGE Analysis

With the Diamondbacks looking to generate the game-winning run late in the contest, Ahmed was given a rare green light on the basepaths both times he reached first. He claimed second base as part of a double steal in the ninth inning and then nabbed another steal in the 11th, doubling up his season stolen-base total in the process. While the pair of thefts were welcome contributions, Ahmed should continue to deliver most his fantasy value through his power production. Ahmed's 16 home runs on the campaign are tied for fifth among all qualified shortstops.

Ahmed went 3-for-3 with two home runs, a walk, four RBI and three runs Saturday in the Diamondbacks' 9-3 win over the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

With 12 home runs and 35 extra-base hits in the first half, Ahmed had already locked up a career-best season in terms of power production, but he's only enhanced his slugging output since the All-Star break. Through 15 games out of the break, Ahmed has supplied four home runs, four doubles and a triple to go along with a whopping 19 RBI. The season-ending injury to Jake Lamb (shoulder) ensures that new acquisition Eduardo Escobar won't threaten Ahmed's role as the everyday shortstop, giving the latter a fairly stable fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2018.

Ahmed is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed has a hit in six straight starts, going 9-for-22 (good for a .409 batting average) in those games. He'll take a seat Friday with Ketel Marte starting in his place.

Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a double, a walk, two RBI, two runs scored and a strikeout in Tuesday's win over the Rangers.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed helped break the contest open, driving in a couple on his double in the fourth to put Arizona ahead by four. The 28-year-old finishes July with an impressive .302/.340/.581 slash line on the month and has already set career highs with 14 home runs and 53 RBI.

Ahmed went 3-for-4 with a solo home run and two RBI on Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed took lefty Joey Lucchesi deep in the fourth inning for his 14th home run of the season. He has hit southpaws well all season, slashing .276/.309/.517 against them in 116 at-bats. So long as Jake Lamb (shoulder contusion) remains sidelined, Ahmed is likely to see regular playing time. However, with the acquisition of Eduardo Escobar, Ahmed will likely be pushed to the bench once the rest of the infield returns to health.

Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a home run, double and four RBI in the Diamondbacks' 7-6 loss to the Cubs on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed connected on the first grand slam of his career in the fifth inning, bringing him up to 13 home runs and 48 RBI on the campaign. A .234 average depresses Ahmed's fantasy value, but the increased power production he has displayed in 2018 has made him a useful asset in deeper leagues.