David Dahl’s return to Rockies uncertain, Kyle Freeland to step out of rotation
David Dahl‘s return from an eccentric rib injury might tick away his clock this season. The Rockies outfielder finally returned to a baseball field last week and in four minor-league starts he has six hits. His opening in the majors, though, is closing.
“He didn’t have spring training. This fella has to get at-bats,” Colorado manager Bud Black said Monday at Coors Field. “So he will stay down there for awhile to get some at-bats. We’ll see if there’s a return to the big leagues or not.”
Black acknowledged that Dahl’s extended absence with a stressed rib bone — a freaky injury that prevented him from making rotational movements, including hitting — put the 23-year-old behind schedule in his second season.
“He has 15, 20 at-bats. That’s not very many,” Black said. “So he will stay down there for awhile to get some at-bats. This fella needs to hit and play well. He hasn’t played all season.”
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SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 23: David Dahl #26 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 23, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
SCOTTSDALE, AZ – FEBRUARY 23: David Dahl #26 of the Colorado Rockies poses for a portrait during photo day at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on February 23, 2017 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)