The D-backs placed shortstop Nick Ahmed to the 15-day disabled list on Saturday with a right hip impingement, and activatred infielder/outfielder Chris Owings from the 15-day DL.
The 26-year-old Ahmed had continued to start at shortstop for the D-backs despite struggling at the plate this season. In 90 games, Ahmed has hit .218, with four homers and 20 RBIs.
Owings, who had been dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, last played on June 5. In 54 games this season before the injury, the 24-year-old was hitting .285 with two home runs, 18 RBIs and eight stolen bases.