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Ahmed went 1-for-3 with an RBI and a run scored in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Cubs.

Ahmed snapped an 0-for-21 skid with a run-producing single in the fifth. The 31-year-old shortstop started the season slowly and hasn't recovered. He has a .579 OPS with two home runs and 16 RBI over 81 games.

Adames went 3-for-6 with a pair of runs scored in Saturday's win over Cincinnati.

Adames put together his second three-hit game in a row, collecting a trio of singles on a night in which he also fanned three times. The 25-year-old continues to rake since being acquired from Tampa Bay, slashing .306/.383/.557 with 10 homers and 35 RBI in 183 plate appearances with the Brewers. He's produced 15 homers and 50 RBI overall between the two teams this season and is quickly closing in on his second 20-homer campaign in the last three years.

Baez went 1-for-5 with an RBI double and a stolen base in Saturday's 4-2 win over Arizona.

The shortstop helped the Cubs get on the board with an RBI double to plate Willson Contreras in the sixth inning. In the eighth, Baez struck out but reached on a wild pitch before stealing second. The 28-year-old has stolen a base in each of the last two games, and he's now 12-for-14 in steal attempts this year. He's added a .241/.286/.492 slash line with 21 home runs, 57 RBI and 43 runs scored through 322 plate appearances. Baez still carries a troubling 37.0 percent strikeout rate, his highest since 2014.

Manager Gabe Kapler said following Saturday's loss to St. Louis that he's optimistic Crawford (hamstring) will be able to return to the lineup for Sunday's series finale, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Crawford exited Friday's win after tweaking his left hamstring. The issue is apparently not too serious, as Crawford was able to pinch hit Saturday. The shortstop is trending toward rejoining the starting nine Sunday, though he'll likely be looked at by the Giants' training staff once more before that decision is made.

Crawford (hamstring) could be available off the bench Saturday against the Cardinals, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Crawford is not in the starting lineup after exiting Friday's game with a left hamstring issue. He could be available to enter the game off the bench, however, which indicates that the veteran shortstop should have a chance to rejoin the starting nine as soon as Sunday.

Seager (hand) won't return from the injured list Monday but will participate in another simulated game that day, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Seager homered in a simulated game Saturday but did not play the field. He'll take batting practice Sunday and appear in another simulated game Monday, but it doesn't look as though he'll be out too much longer past that point.

Lindor, who was placed on the 10-day injured list earlier Saturday, was diagnosed with a Grade 2 oblique strain, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

A Grade 2 strain is a moderate one, and while a timeline hasn't been established for Lindor's return, he'll most likely need several weeks to recover from the injury. The Mets anticipate Lindor will return this season, but a target date for his return likely won't become public until he's cleared to resume baseball activities. Luis Guillorme will get the first crack at replacing him at shortstop Saturday against the Pirates, and the Mets could explore the trade market ahead of the July 30 deadline to secure a short-term upgrade at the position.

Lindor was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a right oblique strain, Deesha Thosar of the New York Daily News reports.

This was the fear when he exited Friday's game with right side soreness. Given the nature of the injury, Lindor could return in late July or early August if all goes well. Travis Blankenhorn was recalled in a corresponding move. Luis Guillorme, Jonathan Villar and Jose Peraza could all see starts at shortstop in the short term.

Crawford (hamstring) won't start Saturday against St. Louis, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

Crawford left Friday's game in the eighth inning with a left hamstring issue. The injury is evidently serious enough to cost him at least one start. Thairo Estrada gets the nod at shortstop in his absence.

Seager (hand) will play in a simulated game at the Dodgers' spring training facility Saturday and is on track to return to the active roster Monday, Michael J. Duarte of NBC LA reports.

Seager has been out of action for over two months after breaking his hand on a hit-by-pitch against the Marlins in mid-May. His return appears to be imminent, however, and he could be in the lineup for the first game of next week's NL West clash against the Giants. That possibility will be more clear after Saturday's simulated game, during which Seager is expected to play 5-6 innings and take three at-bats, per David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports.