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Could play Friday Ahmed (knee) could make his season debut Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ahmed, who was hobbled by knee soreness for much of March, was unavailable for Opening Day in San Diego, but manager Torey Lovullo left open the possibility that Ahmed could play Friday. "We'll keep pushing it back 24 hours and keep having the same conversation," Lovullo said. Josh Rojas filled in at shortstop Thursday.

APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Ahmed considered ‘day-to-day’ after sitting out Diamondbacks opener Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed avoided the injured list but missed Thursday’s opener against the San Diego Padres.

APRIL 2, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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

Impact 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.

APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed (knee) expected to be set for opener PHOENIX -- D-backs shortstop Nick Ahmed continues to battle soreness in his right knee and has not played in a game since taking a number of...

MARCH 28, 2021 • MLB.COM

MadBum gets opening day start on mound for Diamondbacks

Madison Bumgarner will make his second straight opening day start for the Arizona Diamondbacks when they travel to face the San Diego Padres on Thursday

MARCH 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Receives injection for knee 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 r...

Impact 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.

MARCH 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' India impresses in spring, could be ready for breakout

Cincinnati Reds infielder Jonathan India might be forcing his way onto the big league roster and even a starting spot in the infield thanks to an impressive spring performance

MARCH 25, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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."

MARCH 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer faces deGrom in spring game, rematch on opening day

Max Scherzer will have the ball in his hands when he begins the final season of his seven-year, $210 million contract with the Washington Nationals

MARCH 21, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed 'felt good' in return to D-backs' lineup SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- For the first time in 10 days, Nick Ahmed was back at shortstop for the D-backs, playing five innings in a 7-7 tie with...

MARCH 19, 2021 • MLB.COM

Lester pitches 2 innings, returns from gland removal surgery

Jon Lester was back on a mound, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two...

MARCH 18, 2021 • Associated Press

Nick Ahmed back in lineup for Diamondbacks after lengthy absence Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed plays first spring training game since March 6

MARCH 18, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs stand pat, ready to show rough 2020 was a fluke

The Arizona Diamondbacks didn't do much to improve their roster after a rough 2020 season

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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

Impact 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.

MARCH 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Faces pitching Monday Ahmed (knee) took at-bats Monday against teammate Luke Weaver at the Diamondbacks' spring facility, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ahmed hasn't appeared in any Cactus League games since March 6 due to a sore right knee, but his activity Monday would seem to hint that he could soon rejoin the Diamondbacks' spring lineup. Since Opening Day is still two weeks away, Ahmed still has sufficient time to get up to full speed.

MARCH 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Return delayed Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the earliest Ahmed (knee) could return to action is Monday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Lovullo was hopeful that Ahmed could play Friday, but the team decided to give the shortstop a few extra days to test his right knee before playing in a game. Ahmed said the condition improves daily and did not sound too concerned about it. Josh Rojas has been the primary fill-in at shortstop.

MARCH 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Notes: Ahmed update; Gallen; roster moves D-backs shortstop Nick Ahmed may not be back in the lineup until next week as he continues to work his way back from stiffness in his right...

MARCH 13, 2021 • MLB.COM

D-backs coach McKay breaks rib, cuts spleen in dugout fall

Arizona Diamondbacks first base coach Dave McKay suffered a broken rib and lacerated spleen after a fall in the dugout earlier this week

MARCH 12, 2021 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Ahmed (knee) isn't in the lineup for Friday's spring game against the Angels.

Impact The 30-year-old has been sidelined by a knee injury this week and was expected to rejoin the lineup Friday, but he won't be in the starting nine. Ahmed could still make an appearance off the bench, but the Diamondbacks could just be delaying his return by a day or two. Josh Rojas will continue to work as the team's top shortstop in the meantime.

MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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