Den Dekker will make the Nationals' Opening Day roster, Dan Kolko of MASN Sports reports. Den Dekker will be given an opportunity with Jayson Werth (shoulder), Denard Span (abdominal) and Nate McLouth all opening the year on the disabled list. If the 27-year-old is able to impress, manager Matt Williams and the Washington front office will have some tough roster decisions to make once the outfield returns to full strength.

Den Dekker was traded to the Nationals on Monday for left-hander Jerry Blevins, MLB.com reports. The 27-year-old spent parts of the last two seasons with New York, including 174 MLB plate appearances last season, in which he hit .250 with a .345 OBP. He also spent time at Triple-A Las Vegas, hitting a healthy .334 while slugging .540 with 46 RBI and eight home runs. Den Dekker has experience at all three outfield spots, but he'll likely open the season in a reserve role, seeing most action against right-handers.

Den Dekker will be in a battle to break camp as one of the Mets' two backup outfielders, Newsday reports.Den Dekker closed the season strong, batting .290 in 36 games after being called up for the third time on August 9. That batting average was a stark contrast to his first two stints, during which he hit .104. Den Dekker is sold defensively and improved his plate discipline last season, two components that could give him a leg up to earn a spot.

Den Dekker is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Nationals, ESPN.com's Adam Rubin reports. Den Dekker turned in a pleasant showing at the plate in the first game of the day, going 2-for-4 with an RBI and two runs scored from the leadoff spot. He'll be rested in favor of Eric Young Jr. in Game 2.

Den Dekker is out of the lineup Saturday against the Braves, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. Den Dekker has struggled this season to the tune of a .229/.327/.282 batting line. He has turned it around in September, however, batting .297/.409/.351 for the month. He will sit Saturday, however, with Eric Campbell playing right field and Curtis Granderson in center for the Mets.

Den Dekker (hand) will return to the lineup Monday against the Marlins. He made a pinch hit appearance in the Mets' last game, but has not started a game since Sept. 9 after getting hit on the hand by a pitch. His .229 batting average and .288 slugging percentage demonstrate just how little value he has in fantasy this season.

Den Dekker (hand) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals. Den Dekker has been sidelined since being hit by a pitch on the hand Tuesday, but manager Terry Collins said he is feeling much better, and he could return to the lineup as soon as Monday. Eric Young Jr. will get the start in den Dekker's place Sunday.

Den Dekker (hand) still cannot grip a bat, Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com reports. Den Dekker's lack of progress with the hand injury is rather disturbing, and the Mets will send him to a doctor Saturday to get a better idea of where he stands. The 27-year-old was hit by a pitch Tuesday but preliminary X-rays were negative.

Den Dekker (hand) remains out of the Mets' lineup Saturday. X-rays were negative after den Dekker was hit by a pitch on his left hand Tuesday, but he's now set to miss a fourth straight start as a result of the injury. Eric Young Jr. will once again start in left and lead off, while den Dekker's availability off the bench is uncertain.

Den Dekker (hand) is out of the lineup and remains unavailable Friday, Adam Rubin of ESPN New York reports. Den Dekker was hit by a pitch on the top of his left hand Tuesday, and still hasn't returned to form. Eric Young Jr. will start in left field again Friday while den Dekker continues to rest his hand.