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Ahmed has slashed .259/.267/.431 and has driven in 11 runs over 58 at-bats during Cactus League play.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo hasn't officially decided on a starting shortstop to begin the season, but based on spring performance alone, Ahmed seems to be well behind Chris Owings, who has been a Cactus League standout with a .352 average and five extra-base hits in 54 at-bats. Ahmed's spot on the Opening Day roster still looks secure after the club demoted Ketel Marte to Triple-A Reno earlier in the week, and his defensive acumen still might be enough to earn him a couple starts per week at either middle infield spot.

Adrianza (oblique) was placed on the 10-day DL.

Adrianza will be eligible to return on April 9. Adrianza has yet to resume baseball activities after straining his right oblique Saturday, so he could be out longer. He was set to win a utility role after a strong spring training with the glove and at the plate.

Castro was reassigned to minor-league camp Monday, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

The 24-year-old infielder didn't pose much of a threat to claim a roster spot, especially after batting just .235 and walking once in 35 spring plate appearances. Castro will likely serve as an organizational depth piece moving forward, but his positional versatility could land him a spot in Denver later in the season if he picks things up at the plate during his time in the minors.

Wendle (shoulder) will begin 2017 in extended spring training, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

The 26-year-old is set to receive a cortisone shot in his ailing shoulder this week, a treatment likely to sideline him for a few days, at a minimum. Wendle appeared in just seven games this spring before being shut down, and will likely report to Double-A Midland or Triple-A Nashville upon his return.

Swanson went 3-for-3 with a walk, two doubles and three runs scored in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Tigers.

Despite a late start to the spring due to a strained side, Swanson is still slashing .313/.421/.500 in 38 plate appearances and seems ready to pick up where he left off in his impressive 2016 major-league debut. The 23-year-old will be hitting second for the Braves this season, which could make him a very valuable source of runs given his advanced hit tool and solid on-base skills.

Turner went 3-for-4 with two solo home runs in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets.

Both long balls came off Seth Lugo, and Turner is now slashing .279/.323/.459 on the spring in 61 at-bats with three homers and six steals in six attempts. The 23-year-old appears to be more than ready for Opening Day.

Adrianza (oblique) is expected to open the season on the disabled list, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.

Adrianza has yet to resume baseball activities after straining his right oblique Saturday, and it looks like the injury will cost him a spot on the Opening Day roster. The versatile infielder had been enjoying a strong camp prior to suffering the oblique strain, but his likely DL stint should bolster Eduardo Escobar and Danny Santana's chances of winning utility roles.

Wendle (shoulder) is playing catch and taking regular BP, Joe Stiglich of CSN California reports.

Wendle has been battling an undisclosed shoulder issue for most of March, and the A's are easing him back into things. He resumed throwing last Thursday and progressed to batting practice Monday. The progress Wendle is showing is promising, but the A's won't rush the 26-year-old back; he's expected to start the year at Triple-A.

Manager Rick Renteria said he expects Anderson to serve as the No. 2 hitter for the White Sox in most games, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Though Anderson's skills as a base stealer stack up well with just about any player on the roster, he hasn't yet demonstrated that he's capable of getting on base frequently enough to make for a strong option at the top of the order. Batting in the No. 2 spot shouldn't dramatically reduce Anderson's opportunities to wreak havoc on the bases and score runs, and he could even ascend to the leadoff spot if he shows an improved eye at the plate early on during his second season in the big leagues. Renteria currently plans to use either second baseman Tyler Saladino or center fielders Peter Bourjos and Jacob May in the leadoff spot to begin the season, but none of them seems to represent a long-term solution at the top of the order.

Seager (oblique) is scheduled to play in a minor league game Monday and will stay in Arizona for the first two games of the upcoming Freeway Series, Bill Plunkett of the OC Register reports.

Seager continues to work back from an oblique injury that's kept him out of action for much of spring training. At this point, the team is focusing on getting Seager increased at-bats at the minor-league level, but it appears he'll rejoin the Dodgers on the Saturday prior to Opening Day. Seager could perhaps play in Saturday's home matchup with the Angels as Los Angeles wraps up its exhibition slate.