Since all-star right fielder Charlie Blackmon went on the 10-day injured list, the Rockies have gone on a tear, posting a 9-1 record on their recent homestand.

Prior to Colorado’s 5-1 win over Toronto on Sunday, Blackmon joked that maybe the team is better off without him.

“I’m super proud of the guys, for playing so well, and I feel like I’m holding them back,” he deadpanned. “Now that they’ve got me out of there. we’re taking off. But really, it’s great that the team is playing so well. That allows me to focus on being healthy.”

Blackmon, who’s dealing with a strained right calf, had hoped to come off the 10-day injured list Tuesday when the Rockies open a three-game series at the Chicago Cubs. Manager Bud Black made it clear, however, that Blackmon is not ready.

There is no timetable for Blackmon’s return, and a minor-league rehab stint remains a possibility. Blackmon, however, did a lot of baseball activities Sunday, including taking batting practice and shagging balls in the outfield, so he’s getting closer to returning.

The next step is to be able to trust his calf when he make sudden movements, such as sprinting out of the batter’s box or making a quick cut in the outfield.

“Being that the calf is used as an explosive muscle, we want to make sure it’s ready for play at a big-league level, without me having to think about it,” he said. “So I think just a little bit of extra time will help me get there.”

Blackmon was injured May 23 in the series finale at Pittsburgh when he fouled a ball off his calf in his second at-bat and then aggravated the injury running down a ball in the outfield.

Blackmon 32, is on the injured list for the fourth time in his career but the first time since 2016. He’s batting .300 (60-for-200) with 13 doubles, five triples, 10 home runs and 31 RBIs. Before the injury, Blackmon was sizzling, hitting safely in 28 of 30 games, batting .341 (45-for-132), with 10 home runs and 26 RBIs during the stretch.

Closer is closer. Right-handed closer Wade Davis (strained oblique) threw a bullpen session Sunday, moving a step closer to coming off the IL, possibly this week. Black said that Davis might pitch in a minor-league game, or a simulated game, before rejoining the big-league club.

Lambert time? According to a report from MLB.com, the Rockies are considering calling up right-hander Peter Lambert, their No. 1 pitching prospect, to make his big-league debut within the next week.

Lambert, 22, is 2-2 with a 5.07 ERA at Albuquerque, with 51 strikeouts to 16 walks. He has pitched very well of late, going seven innings in three of his last five starts while posted a 3.69 ERA with 28 strikeouts against only six walks.

Roster moves. The Rockies recalled infielder Garrett Hampson from Triple-A Albuquerque and optioned right-handed reliever Jesus Tinoco to Triple-A.

With Blackmon still out, Hampson provides depth and versatility off the bench because, although he’s primarily an infielder, he can also play the outfield. He started Sunday’s game in center field.

Hampson, 24, is on the big-league roster for the second time this season. He batted just .194 (18-for-93) with one home run, two doubles, one triple and six RBIs prior to being sent down. Hampson struck out 26 times and walked only four times.