Sending Dickerson to Scottsdale gives him a chance at more dependable weather. The near-daily rains in Colorado often mean Dickerson can't do his running on the field, and rob him of regular batting practice. In recent seasons, the Rockies have had players get at-bats at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, rather than join a Minor League team for rehab.
"He could play down there a couple of days and see what that looks like, get in a few games," Weiss said.
• Weiss has pushed right-hander Chad Bettis' next start from Monday to Wednesday.