The return of outfielder David Dahl to the Rockies’ lineup is not imminent, according to manager Bud Black.

“He’s still a ways away. Still not able to (show) 100 percent exertion on the swing,” Black told MLB Network Radio Tuesday morning.

Black added that Dahl will be in Colorado’s outfield mix once he has completely recovered from the rib injury that flared up during spring training. Dahl took live batting practice at the Rockies’ complex in Scottsdale, Ariz. on Friday, but did not swing a bat on Saturday.

“I kind of took a day off, I was pretty sore from yesterday,” Dahl said Saturday. “My muscles were sore. … My swing was a little bit shaky just because I hadn’t swung a bat in a while. The muscles just tightened up a little bit.”

Dahl, however, said he didn’t feel pain in his injured rib. He acknowledged it’s been difficult not being able to play.

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The Rockies outfield became crowded when Ian Desmond returned from the disabled list on Sunday. He started in left field for Gerardo Parra, who has had an excellent April. Black said he will use Desmond in the outfield as well as first base. The Rockies signed Desmond to a five-year, $70 million contract, primarily to play first base, but he broke his left hand during spring training and didn’t make his Rockies debut until Sunday.

Dahl, 23, arrived at spring training as the favorite to win the starting job in left field and build off an excellent rookie season. He hit .315 with seven home runs in 63 games last season, his first in the majors.

However, he played in just two Cactus League games, going 0-for-4 with a walk, before soreness in his mid-back forced him to the sidelines. The injury was diagnosed as a stress reaction to his sixth rib.