Diamondbacks' Kevin Newman: Playing time spike coming to end

Newman started at second base and went 2-for-4 in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Tampa Bay.

Newman has seen a spike in playing time over the past week while covering for injured second baseman Ketel Marte, who returned from an ankle injury Saturday as the designated hitter. Marte is expected to be brought back slowly, and Newman's presence in starting lineups could come to an end Sunday or shortly thereafter.