Dahl (ribs) is increasing his upper-body workouts and could return to swinging in a couple of weeks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The young outfielder's ribs are still healing from a stress reaction he incurred earlier in spring training, but it seems like he's still managing to make some progress in his rehab process. Dahl will almost certainly need a stint on the disabled list to begin the season, meaning that Gerardo Parra likely will be the primary left fielder heading into the 2017 campaign.

Dahl (ribs) had an MRI that showed he's still healing, and he has not been cleared to hit as a result, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Groke also reports that manager Bud Black said Dahl is approximately 10 days away from getting back to baseball activities. As a result, Dahl will almost certainly have a stint on the disabled list to begin the season. Gerardo Parra, Raimel Tapia, and Jordan Patterson appear to be in line for more playing time to open the season as a result of Dahl's injury.

Dahl is scheduled to have an MRI on his injured rib, Nick Groke of the Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dahl has been dealing with a stress reaction in his sixth rib, which has kept him sidelined for the last three weeks. Right now the 22-year-old isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day, but he is set to be re-evaluated in the coming days, which should reveal how he is recovering and clear up his timetable. If he starts the season on the DL, Raimel Tapia, Jordan Patterson or Stephen Cardullo could earn an Opening Day roster spot, although the playing time would likely go to Gerardo Parra.

Dahl (ribs) is not expected to be ready by the time Opening Day rolls around, Tracy Ringolsby of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The top prospect was originally expected to jockey for the starting left field job with Gerardo Parra, but the stress reaction in Dahl's ribs seem to have made the initial roster decision for the Rockies. A disabled list stint is not out of the realm of possibility, which would likely lead to Parra filling the void in the early going and potentially granting either Raimel Tapia, Jordan Patterson or Stephen Cardullo an Opening Day roster spot. Dahl is scheduled to be re-evaluated next week, after which his status should become more clear, although things are looking rather bleak for the young outfielder as things stand now.

Dahl has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his sixth rib and will be reevaluated in two weeks, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It has been a rough start to the spring for Dahl, who was already dealing with a sore back that has kept him out since late February. He will be reevaluated in two weeks, at which point we should have a better idea of the seriousness of the injury. Still, it looks like being ready for Opening Day will be an uphill battle for Dahl at this point.

Rockies manager Bud Black said Dahl (back) is expected to resume baseball activity before the end of spring, and could possibly see game action, Thomas Harding of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The back injury has proven to be more serious than initially expected, and the fact that he is "possibly" returning to game action this spring casts some doubt on Dahl's status for Opening Day. The uncertainty of the 23-year-old heading into the regular season opens up an opportunity for Gerardo Parra in the outfield, although Dahl should reclaim his role in left field once he is healthy enough to return. He slashed .315/.359/.500 with seven homers in 237 plate appearances during his rookie campaign last season and could offer significant offensive upside in 2017, although his prospective fantasy owners may have to be patient to start the year.

Dahl's back issue is more serious than initially thought, and it's expected to keep him out for a longer period than expected, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports. "We first said David would be out a couple of days, but it's going to be longer than that, for sure," manager Bud Black said. "I don't have a timetable on it, but it could be a week or two. There are some things going on with his back. David is undergoing some tests, and scans, and treatment to see what is going on.

EDGE Analysis

Black added that the club thinks Dahl will be fine, but a significant absence from spring games and workouts may delay his start to the season, which could open the door for Gerardo Parra. Prospective fantasy owners of the soon-to-be 23-year-old can still pick him in mixed leagues for his upside for 20 home runs and stolen bases, but this newfound uncertainty could force said speculators to have more patience for his 2017 contributions.

Dahl was a late scratch from Monday's game due to a sore back, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The injury doesn't seem serious, and manager Bud Black deemed it "not a big deal," so Dahl should be back in the next few days. The 22-year-old hit .315 with seven home runs in 63 games last season and will look to player a bigger role with the Rockies in 2017. He is currently in a competition with veteran Gerardo Parra for the last starting outfield spot.

Dahl will compete with Gerardo Parra for the starting job in left field, MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

As a 22-year-old last season, Dahl broke through to the major league level and enjoyed a great deal of success, slashing .315/.359/.500 in 237 plate appearances. However, he has not rested on his laurels -- Dahl worked to add strength and refine his batting eye this offseason. Dahl said recently that he's up to 198 pounds after finishing the 2016 campaign at about 180 pounds. Parra is under contract for at least two more years but the organization has a lot invested in Dahl as well, and the numbers suggest Dahl has a clear edge in terms of skills at this stage. Dahl posted a 88.02 mph average exit velocity on 135 batted balls last season, according to Statcast, better than any qualified hitter.

Dahl went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 4-3 loss to the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Dahl delivered a go-ahead homer in the top of the ninth, only to watch Adam Ottavino blow the save in the bottom half of the frame. The long ball was Dahl's seventh of the season but first since Sept. 7. The 22-year-old has cooled off from his hot start, batting .274 with four extra-base hits and six RBI in September. He still holds a strong .315/.357/.500 batting line in 200 at-bats this year.