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D-backs promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar for stretch run

Jordan Lawlar, 21, was hitting .359 at AAA. Arizona DFAs veteran shortstop Nick Ahmed to clear spot on roster.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

D-backs promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar for stretch run

Designated for assignment The Diamondbacks designated Ahmed for assignment Wednesday, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ahmed will be pushed off the 40-man roster in order to clear space for top-prospect Jordan Lawlar's arrival. Ahmed posted just a .560 OPS across 210 plate appearances in the majors this season, and he's unlikely to return to the big leagues if he goes unclaimed off waivers.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs promote top prospect Jordan Lawlar for stretch run, DFA veteran Nick Ahmed

The Arizona Diamondbacks promoted top prospect Jordan Lawlar to the big leagues as they fight for a playoff spot

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • Associated Press

Can't deliver in loss Ahmed went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to Colorado.

Impact Ahmed had a couple of chances with runners in scoring position but was unable to deliver against the team with the worst record in the National League. The shortstop has just one hit in 22 at-bats over the last 10 games. Ahmed, who has a career .739 OPS against left-handers, was in the lineup against Colorado southpaw Kyle Freeland, but the shortstop's season OPS against lefties fell to .404 following the loss.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Provides insurance in win Ahmed went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Atlanta.

Impact Ahmed doubled home a run in the sixth inning then singled in another in the eighth. Those proved to be key insurance runs when Atlanta scored in the seventh and ninth innings. The emergence of Geraldo Perdomo, who typically starts against righties, has limited the Ahmed's opportunities, but the 33-year-old started against righty Charlie Morton. He's slashing .311/.364/.459 against right-handers in 2023.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, steals, scores in loss Ahmed went 1-for-2 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Ahmed doubled, stole third and raced home on a wild pitch in the second inning to give Arizona an early 2-0 lead, the only time the Diamondbacks held a lead during a three-game sweep by Toronto. Ahmed was later pinch hit for against righty Trevor Richards. The switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo gets the bulk of the starts at shortstop with Ahmed typically in the lineup against lefties only.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles in loss Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a double in Wednesday's 3-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Ahmed was in the starting lineup against Tampa Bay righty Zach Eflin. The shortstop typically doesn't start against right-handers, but the Diamondbacks have seen a string of them lately. His previous start was a week ago, June 22, also against a righty. Ahmed has just 30 plate appearances during the month of June, and the job share at the start of the season between he and Geraldo Perdomo now tilts heavily in favor of the latter.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks second homer Ahmed went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Ahmed got the Diamondbacks on the board with a two-out, two-run homer in the second inning and has now hit safely in three straight contests. The long ball was only his second of the season as the shortstop continues to split time at the position with Geraldo Perdomo, with the former starting predominantly against left-handed pitching. Ahmed will now look to extend his hitting streak to four games after previously going hitless in six straight.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ahmed and Gurriel homer, Diamondbacks send Tigers to 8th straight loss

Nick Ahmed hit a two-run homer in the second inning, Lourdes Gurriel followed with a three-run blast in the fifth and the Arizona Diamondbacks sent the Detroit Tigers to their eigh...

JUNE 10, 2023 • Associated Press

How Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed and Red Sox pitching coach Pete Fatse rose together from the ballfields of Western Massachusetts to the big leagues - The Boston Globe From the East Longmeadow Legion team to UConn and now to Major League Baseball, Ahmed and Fatse have always been inextricably intertwined.

MAY 27, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Snaps hitless slide Ahmed went 1-for-4 in Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact Ahmed's eighth-inning single snapped an 0-for-20 slide and is batting .227 after showing some life with the bat early in the season. What began as a job-share at shortstop with Geraldo Perdomo has become more of a classic platoon, with the right-handed hitting Ahmed starting against lefties. That Perdomo is a switch hitter and is raking (1.062 OPS) could lead a reduction in Ahmed's opportunities going forward.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first home run Ahmed went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 7-5 loss to San Diego.

Impact Ahmed hit the first of back-to-back blasts in the seventh inning for his first round-tripper of the season. So far, so good for Ahmed, who had shoulder surgery in 2022 and has hit well out of the gate. The 33-year-old shortstop is 14-for-36 (.304) with four extra-base hits, three steals, seven RBI and five runs scored. He's yet to take a walk -- Arizona is last in MLB with 45 walks in 23 games -- but his 17.4 K% is much down from 22.2 percent over the last three seasons.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two, cricket style Ahmed went 1-for-4 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Ahmed was part of Arizona's six-run fourth inning, plating two runs after connecting on a pitch that bounced in the dirt and fell into short left field for a double. The 33-year-old shortstop, who battled a balky shoulder the last two seasons and underwent surgery in June of 2022, is off to a promising start. He's hit safely in eight of 11 games, going 12-for-38 (.316) with six RBI, three steals and four runs scored.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moreno's homer caps big 4th, D-backs outlast Cards 8-7

Gabriel Moreno hit his second career homer and first for the Diamondbacks, and Arizona held on to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 8-7

APRIL 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Gallen strikes out 11, Diamondbacks beat Brewers 3-0

Zac Gallen struck out 11 over seven innings, Christian Walker smacked a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks won their fourth straight game, beating the Milwaukee Brewers 3-0

APRIL 11, 2023 • Associated Press

Steals two bags Ahmed went 2-for-5 with two RBI, a run and two stolen bases during Sunday's 11-6 win against the Dodgers.

Impact Ahmed has never posted more than eight steals in any season during his big-league career, but he's already up to three thefts in just six games this year. The 33-year-old is splitting time at shortstop with Geraldo Perdomo, who is off to a hot start in 2023 with a 1.384 OPS.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

D-backs get 16 hits, rout Dodgers 11-6, to take 3 of 4

Josh Rojas had his second straight three-hit game, Pavin Smith drove in three runs and the Arizona Diamondbacks got 16 hits in an 11-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-6

APRIL 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Provides insurance in return Ahmed went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's 6-3 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Ahmed returned to the lineup after sitting against a pair of right-handers and provided space for the Diamondbacks. The shortstop helped turn a one-run, eighth-inning lead into a more comfortable three-run lead. An infield single plated Evan Longoria, then after stealing his first bag of the season, Ahmed trotted home on Gabriel Moreno's double. He's started at shortstop whenever Arizona faced a lefty, while Geraldo Perdomo got the calls against righties. It's important to note the plan is to bring Ahmed along slowly early in 2023 following last year's shoulder surgery, so he could reclaim a greater share of playing time as the season moves forward.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against San Diego Ahmed is not in the Diamondbacks' starting lineup Tuesday versus the Padres.

Impact Geraldo Perdomo will take a turn at shortstop and bat eighth against the Padres and right-hander Yu Darvish. Ahmed is 4-for-12 (.333) with one double and one RBI through four games played this season.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

UConn alum Ahmed gets last laugh vs. SD scoreboard trolls SAN DIEGO -- There was a game within a game within a game Monday night at Petco Park. The D-backs and Padres were the game of record. For th...

APRIL 4, 2023 • MLB.COM

Sitting Sunday Ahmed is not in the lineup for Sunday's game versus the Dodgers.

Impact Ahmed is 2-for-8 with a double and a run scored through three games and will step out of the lineup Sunday in Los Angeles. Geraldo Perdomo will take over at shortstop and bat eighth in the series finale.

APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis' pinch-hit homer lifts D-backs over Dodgers 2-1

Kyle Lewis had a pinch-hit, go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1

APRIL 1, 2023 • Associated Press

Not starting Friday Ahmed isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup Friday against the Dodgers.

Impact After doubling and scoring a run Thursday, Ahmed will take a seat Friday in favor of Geraldo Perdomo, who will start at shortstop and bat ninth.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doubles, scores on Opening Day Ahmed went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Thursday's 8-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Ahmed got the start at shortstop Opening Day against Los Angeles lefty Julio Urias, but he could find himself on the bench Friday. That's partially due to getting the switch-hitting Geraldo Perdomo in against righty Dustin May, but also because Ahmed, who underwent shoulder surgery last season, will not be an everyday player early on.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not an everyday player early Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Ahmed is not likely to play every day early in the season, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

Impact Ahmed, who is coming off shoulder surgery, will be eased into the year while keeping young shortstop Geraldo Perdomo active. It's unclear how the job-share will shake out over the course of the season. Perdomo's bat slumped over the course of 148 games and 500 plate appearances while filling in for Ahmed in 2022 and might not be ready for an everyday gig at this point.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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