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Tejada has a .160/.179/.240 line since returning from a quadricep injury that had him benched until April 19.

Tejada hasn't found much rhythm since returning from injury last month, nor has he had many opportunities to do so. His appearances have primarily been as a pinch hitter, rather than starting in the middle infield. With Aledmys Diaz having a strong rookie season, hitting .376 with 14 doubles and six home runs, it's unlikely that Tejada will seeing more of the field anytime soon.

Diaz is batting second in Thursday's lineup against the Rockies.

Diaz hasn't missed a beat since making his major league debut this season, holding a .376/.403/.648 slash line with six home runs and 20 RBI, and it seems the Cardinals decided to reward him with a move up in the batting order. The shortstop's already-high value is boosted by this move, as he'll now be in line for more run-scoring opportunities hitting in front of Matt Holliday and Stephen Piscotty.

Crawford went 2-for-3 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Padres.

Crawford provided all the Giants' offense, launching a three-run homer in the second off Padres starter Colin Rea before adding a sac fly in the sixth and an RBI double in the eighth. The National League's reigning Silver Slugger Award winner at shortstop has endured fluctuations in his performance so far. He entered Tuesday with a .192 batting average (5-for-26) and one RBI in his previous seven games. Yet following San Francisco's latest victory, Crawford now owns a .257 average, a point higher than his season-ending figure from 2015. He has five home runs and 21 RBI, putting him roughly on pace to match the 21-homer, 84-RBI output that helped him earn a six-year, $75 million contract extension during the offseason.

Owings is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Yankees, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Injuries to some of the Diamondbacks starters and Owings' versatility has allowed him to get regular playing time this season, and he's taken advantage of it, posting his best slash line since his first partial season in the majors. Despite this, manager Chip Hale decided to give the 24-year-old his first day off since May 4, giving Michael Bourn the start in center field for Monday's contest.

Seager went 2-for-4 with a pair of solo home runs in Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

The youngster had six total bases in Saturday's game, and he kept it up in Sunday night prime time, providing the only offense the Dodgers could muster as a team. He is now batting a cool .440 with three home runs, six RBI and six runs scored over the last six games.

Ahmed is out of the lineup Sunday against the Giants.

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. That being said, Ahmed could be in line for more regular days off in the near future, according to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. With Michael Bourn now on the active roster, Owings could be in line to see more starts at shortstop, with those starts likely coming at Ahmed's expense.

Crawford (neck) is back in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks.

Crawford was held out of Saturday's lineup due to a stiff neck, but it appears a day off helped give the ailment time to subside, as he'll return to action Sunday afternoon. The 29-year-old shortstop is currently posting a .730 OPS through 37 games as he attempts to follow up a 2015 All-Star campaign.

Seager went 3-for-4 with a homer, a run and two RBI on Saturday against the Cardinals.

Seager's RBI single in the fifth inning gave the Dodgers a lead they'd never relinquish, and his seventh homer, which came in the seventh inning, gave the team an insurance run. He's now posted multiple hits in five of his last eight games, and his slash line sits at .283/.342/.457.

Crawford has a stiff neck, which is why he is not in the lineup Saturday, the San Jose Mercury News' Andrew Baggarly reports.

Manager Bruce Bochy said Crawford is healthy enough to play, but given the minor ailment he will get a day off. It's unfortunate, as this was primed to be an ideal matchup for Crawford against a righty (Eddie Butler) in Coors Field, but getting him fully healthy is more important in the long run. Kelby Tomlinson is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth Saturday.

Crawford is out of the lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks.

This is a bit of a strange day for Crawford to sit against a righty in Coors Field, so it's worth circling back to see if anything comes out about an ailment. For now it seems like just a day off. Kelby Tomlinson will start at shortstop and hit eighth.