Ahmed is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed will be replaced at shortstop by regular center fielder Chris Owings, while manager Chip Hale gives Chris Herrmann the start in center. It's a bit of an unorthodox lineup shuffle, so look for Ahmed and his .175/.239/.278 slash line to be back in action for Monday's series opener against the Yankees.

Ahmed is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The usual starter at shortstop, Ahmed will get the day off as the Diamondbacks go up against Colorado righty Chad Bettis. He'll be replaced at short by Jean Segura, who will serve as the leadoff man.

Ahmed was given a day off Friday to try to get him back on track offensively, Scott Bordow of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The shortstop is hitting just .190 so far this season. Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale said Ahmed is "pressing a little bit. He just has to dial it back." Jean Segura shifted over to short from second on Friday, while Brandon Drury started at second. If Ahmed continues to struggle at the dish, the Diamondbacks may turn to the Segura/Drury combo more often.

Ahmed is not in the lineup Thursday against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

The everyday shortstop will get the day off as the Diamondbacks go with Jean Segura at short, shifting Phil Gosselin into the lineup at second base. Expect Ahmed to return to the lineup Friday when Arizona kicks off a three-game set with the Pirates back in Phoenix.

Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a solo homer and two runs Tuesday at the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

His second homer of the year tied the game at one in the seventh inning before he later scored an important insurance run in the ninth. After going 0-for-10 in the four-game series against the Cubs, his clutch performance will hopefully get him back on track.

Ahmed is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cubs.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed has made six straight starts at shortstop to begin the season, but will give way to Chris Owings for the afternoon contest. After collecting two hits in each of the season's first three games, Ahmed has cooled off a bit, going 0-for-10 at the dish in his last three contests. A regular maintenance day was likely in order.

Manager Chip Hale said Friday that Ahmed, Chris Owings and Jean Segura will rotate around between second base and shortstop, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

All three players have been raking throughout the spring -- Ahmed has gone 26-for-62 (.419 average) -- and all three will be rewarded with a role at the major league level. Segura is expected to receive everyday playing time, so Ahmed and Owings, both right-handed hitters, will effectively continue their competition for at-bats into the regular season.

Ahmed is hitting .429 (18-for-42) with one home run, eight runs scored and 11 RBI this spring.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed started 116 games at short for the Diamondbacks last year, but his grip on the position seemed to slip with the team's offseason acquisition of Jean Segura. However, manager Chip Hale said Ahmed would compete for time, and his strong spring play is helping his cause. Ahmed hit just .226 with an anemic .275 on-base percentage in 2015, though he is considered a plus defender.

Diamondbacks manager Chip Hale says Ahmed will compete to play short the season, the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed played 134 games and collected 459 plate appearances last season, but his grip on a full-time role loosened with the team's recent acquisition of Jean Segura. Ahmed hit just .226 with an anemic .275 on-base percentage in 2015, so Segura figures to be an offensive upgrade, though Ahmed is considered to be the better defensive player.

Ahmed (back) probably won't play again this season, the Arizona Republic's Nick Piecoro reports.

EDGE Analysis

This comes as no surprise, as there is less than a week remaining in the season. The MRI on his back showed bruising, but nothing that should hinder his ability to be ready for the start of the 2016 season. While Ahmed played plus defense at shortstop this year, his offensive limitations will likely have the D-Backs searching for internal and external upgrades during the offseason.