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Mateo (COVID-19) was added to the Padres' taxi squad Wednesday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Mateo was expected to be part of the big-league roster when San Diego acquired him in late June, but he tested positive for COVID-19 early in summer camp and had been working his way back into shape at the team's alternate training site since late July. As part of the taxi squad, Mateo is working out with the Padres during their road visit to Los Angeles, but he cannot participate in games unless he is first moved to the active roster. It remains to be seen when -- or if -- San Diego plans to work Mateo into its infield mix.

Ahmed went 3-for-4 with a double, three runs, two RBI and a walk during Wednesday's 13-7 win at Colorado.

The 30-year-old entered the series against the Rockies with only seven hits, four runs and four RBI all season, but he took advantage of Coors Field and went 7-for-12 with seven runs, four RBI, two stolen bases and a walk in three games. Ahmed still only has a .633 OPS on the season, but it appears he's busted out of the season-opening slump.

Swanson went 3-for-5 with a run scored and a double in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.

Swanson got aboard with a double in the ninth inning and he scored on a Travis d'Arnaud single to cut the deficit to three, but that was as close as Atlanta got. The 26-year-old Swanson entered Wednesday with just two hits in his last 17 at-bats. He's hitting .276/.321/.421 with two homers, three stolen bases, 14 RBI and 15 runs scored in 20 games this season.

Camargo went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 6-3 loss to the Yankees.

Camargo went deep off Yankees starter Masahiro Tanaka in the second inning, but the lead would be short-lived for Atlanta. Camargo has hit safely in three straight games, going 4-for-12 with two homers, four RBI and three runs scored in that span. He's hitting .212/.268/.442 with three homers, six RBI and eight runs scored in 17 games overall.

Seager (back) remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Padres.

Seager was a full participant in pregame workouts Wednesday after working in the field Tuesday, but he'll continue to be held out of the lineup. No timetable has been established for his return, but he appears to be trending toward game readiness. The team could elect to use him as a designated hitter once he returns in order to ease him back into action. Chris Taylor will start at shortstop Wednesday, batting seventh.

Owings exited Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks with left hamstring tightness, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

Owings was replaced in the field during the second inning as a precautionary measure. It's unclear how the injury occurred, but he'll be able to recover during the Rockies' off day Thursday. Whether he'll miss any time during the team's weekend series against Texas remains to be seen.

Arcia isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Twins.

Arcia recorded hits in each of the past two games, but he'll take a seat for the series finale against Minnesota. Eric Sogard will shift to shortstop as Brock Holt steps in at third base.

Seager (back) swung the bat, ran the bases, and fielded groundballs at shortstop Tuesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Seager has been inching toward a return from a lower-back injury suffered in last Friday's contest against the Giants, so Tuesday's workout represents a tangible step in his aim to return to action. The Dodgers have yet to determine whether Seager will require a stint on the injured list. It stands to reason that the decision will be at least partly based on how the shortstop's back reacts to Tuesday's on-field work.

Turner went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Mets.

He smacked the second pitch he saw from Rick Porcello -- an 89 mph fastball at the top of the strike zone -- the other way down the right-field line for a 356-foot homer. Turner has gone yard on consecutive nights, giving him three home runs on the year, but his .255/.288/.455 slash line -- as well as his 0-for-3 performance on steal attempts -- is still well below expectations.

Story went 2-for-5 with an RBI single, a run scored and a stolen base in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the Diamondbacks.

Story knocked in Garrett Hampson with a single in the eighth inning, then scored on a Charlie Blackmon double to ignite a six-run rally. Story also had a single and his fourth stolen base of the year in the fifth inning. The shortstop has hit safely in four straight games (6-for-17) with a homer, two steals, four RBI and six runs scored in that span.