Ahmed (back) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's absence marks the sixth straight for Ahmed, who injured his back making a spectacular fall-away throw last week. Ahmed recently reported improvement, but it's uncertain when he may return for Arizona. Chris Owings will man short once again Tuesday with Brandon Drury at second base.

Ahmed (back) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed is missing his fifth straight game while he continues to deal with the back issue. The Diamondbacks have been using Chris Owings at shortstop to cover for Ahmed's absence, with Aaron Hill and Phil Gosselin splitting time at the keystone.

Ahmed (back) is not in the lineup Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Chip Hale did not expect Ahmed to return until sometime during the weekend, however, barring any late scratch, the 25-year-old will remain out of the starting lineup Saturday. He hasn't been able to play since suffering a back injury while making a dazzling defensive stop Tuesday. In the meantime Chris Owings will get another start at shortstop and hit eighth in the lineup.

Ahmed (back) is not in the lineup Friday against the Padres.

EDGE Analysis

The news doesn't come as much of a surprise, as manager Chip Hale reported he didn't expect to have Ahmed back before the weekend. Brandon Drury will get the start at shortstop in his place and bat eighth.

Ahmed (back) is improving, but likely won't return before the weekend according to manager Chip Hale.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's back injury will already keep Ahmed out of Wednesday's lineup and it will likely keep him out for at least another day as well. While he hasn't been officially ruled out for Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers, owners should expect him back Friday at the earliest.

Ahmed (back) is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Dodgers, Eric Stephen of SB Nation reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was taking advantage of his start atop the order Tuesday, doubling and scoring a run in three trips before jamming his lower back and leaving the game. Chris Owings will shift over to shortstop with Ahmed sitting Wednesday as Brandon Drury slots in as the second baseman.

Ahmed left Tuesday's game with a jammed lower back, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

He injured himself on a dazzling defensive play and was replaced by Aaron Hill, with Chris Owings sliding over to shortstop. Ahmed had a double and a run scored in three at-bats before exiting.

Ahmed will bat leadoff Tuesday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old will be afforded his 10th start of the season atop the order with Ender Inciarte sitting against lefty Alex Wood. While Ahmed has posted just a .590 OPS since the All-Star break, he's been much better this season against left-handed pitching (.295/.359/.438) than against right-handers (.201/.246/.329).

Ahmed is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

This is Ahmed's third day off in Arizona's last five games, with Chris Owings again getting the start shortstop and batting eighth.

Ahmed is out of the lineup Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Ahmed is a very low-end starting shortstop for fantasy purposes and he should see four or five starts per week down the stretch due to his strong defense.