Rockies’ David Dahl injured, will miss significant playing time
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Rockies outfielder David Dahl, who arrived at spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in left field and build off his excellent rookie season, has been diagnosed with a stress reaction of his sixth rib, the club announced Monday.
The injury, which is in his mid-back, will be re-evaluated in two weeks, calling into question whether the 23-year-old Dahl will get any more playing time in spring training.
The stress reaction causes significant pain when Dahl does any baseball activities, especially when he attempts to swing a bat. He went through multiple tests and scans before the Rockies determined what was causing his pain.
Colorado Rockies’ David Dahl raises his arms as he crosses home plate to score the winning run on a single hit by pinch-hitter Daniel Descalso off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brandon Maurer in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Denver. Colorado won 8-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Colorado Rockies’ David Dahl raises his arms as he crosses home plate to score the winning run on a single hit by pinch-hitter Daniel Descalso off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Brandon Maurer in a baseball game Friday, Sept. 16, 2016, in Denver. Colorado won 8-7. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)