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Edman went 3-for-4 with two runs and two RBI in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cubs, but he's out of the lineup for Game 2, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Edman started the past seven games at shortstop with Paul DeJong (illness) on the injured list, but he'll receive the night off after a strong performance in the matinee. Brad Miller will take over at shortstop for the Cardinals, while Max Schrock starts at third base.

Ahmed went 3-for-4 with a home run, a double, five RBI and one run scored Tuesday against the Athletics.

Ahmed's big day at the dish began in the first inning when he clubbed a three-run home run to left field. The next frame, he delivered a two-RBI single to give the Diamondbacks an 8-1 lead. The performance brought his home-run total to three on the season and also continued his good form at the plate, as he has at least one hit in 12 of his last 14 starts. To this point in the campaign, Ahmed has a .275/.341/.438 line with 15 runs scored and 16 RBI across 88 plate appearances.

DeJong cleared MLB's COVID-19 protocols and took part in a workout at Busch Stadium on Tuesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

The 27-year-old was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Aug. 4, so he's been away from the team for over two weeks. President of baseball operations John Mozeliak previously indicated DeJong wouldn't be activated prior to Thursday. Tommy Edman has started every game at shortstop since St. Louis returned to play over the weekend, and he figures to remain there until DeJong is activated.

Arcia isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Twins.

Arcia had a monster game Sunday against the Cubs as he was a double away from hitting for the cycle, but he'll get a breather for the series opener against Minnesota. Luis Urias will start at shortstop.

Rojas (COVID-19 injured list) was assigned to the Marlins' alternate training site in Jupiter on Saturday after receiving clearance to resume baseball activities, Joe Frisaro of MLB.com reports.

The Marlins have cleared all 18 of their players that have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of the season to resume training, indicating that none of those individuals suffered from overly serious symptoms of the coronavirus. Since Rojas was sidelined for about three weeks while recovering from COVID-19 and waiting to clear the necessary protocols, he'll presumably need several days to prepare himself for a return to game action. Once the Marlins deem him ready to return from the COVID-19 IL, Rojas will likely settle back in as Miami's everyday shortstop.

Ahmed went 2-for-3 with a double, a run scored and a walk in Monday's win against the Athletics.

Ahmed snapped a six-game hitting streak Sunday against the Padres, but bounced back quickly with his fourth multi-hit effort over the last seven days. The slick-fielding shortstop has hit .333 with a .903 OPS in 51 at-bats this month.

Swanson went 3-for-6 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Monday's 7-6 win over the Nationals.

He capped a big night at the plate in dramatic fashion with a walkoff homer off Nats closer Daniel Hudson in the ninth inning. Swanson has hit safely in five straight games, going 10-for-23 (.435) during that hot streak, and on the year he's now hitting .298 with three homers and 16 RBI through 24 contests.

Seager went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, an additional run scored and a walk in Monday's 11-9 win over the Mariners.

Seager went deep in the second inning to cap off a five-run rally with his three-run blast. He would later score the first run of another five-run inning in the seventh as he came home on an A.J. Pollock single. Seager has homered in consecutive games and now has six long balls to go with 16 RBI, 15 runs scored and a .306/.459/.611 slash line in 18 contests.

Owings (hamstring) went 0-for-1 as a pinch hitter in Monday's 2-1 loss to the Astros.

Owings hadn't played since he suffered the hamstring injury on Aug. 12. In Monday's contest, he hit for catcher Tony Wolters but did not stay in the game after his at-bat. Owings may need a few more days before he's ready to play the field.

Story went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in a 2-1 loss to the Astros on Monday.

Story provided the Rockies' lone run with a third-inning blast off Astros starter Brandon Bielak. It was one of just two hits in the game for the Rockies. Story has hit safely in nine straight games, and he's now batting .326 with seven homers, 15 RBI and 21 runs scored through 22 contests.