Arizona Diamondbacks: 5 Players to Watch 9/7-9/13
Aug 29, 2015; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (13) throws to first base for an out in the third inning against the Oakland Athletics at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Kartozian-USA TODAY Sports
With the promotion of Brandon Drury and the activation of Philip Gosselin, the guy who has lost playing time is Ahmed. He was 2 for 7 in Chicago with a triple and a home run. July and August were tough months for the rookie, hitting under .190. Ahmed has shown some pop this season with eight home runs and five triples in 422 plate appearances. Perhaps the grind of a first full Major League season has worn on the 25-year old Ahmed. Arizona has a surplus of middle infielders and some tough decisions will be made. Is Ahmed staying or going?
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