3 years agoArizona Diamondbacks shortstop Nick Ahmed (shoulder) took eight at-bats at the team's extended Spring Training complex at Salt River Flats on Thursday. It was the first time he swung a bat since being shut down in late March with recurring shoulder problems. The 31-year-old says he's feeling much better. Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said "would push for him to go on a rehab assignment nevertheless. That'll be my vote," Lovullo said. "I'm not the only voter in this situation, but I want to make sure he gets himself as ready as possible." Ahmed is expected to be the team's starting shortstop after slashing .221/.280/.339 with five home runs and 38 RBI over 129 games in 2021. Geraldo Perdomo will continue filling in at shortstop while Ahmed is sidelined but is off to a slow start, collecting one hit with seven strikeouts over 16 at-bats.--Brad Camara - RotoBaller
Source: Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic