Den Dekker is out of the lineup Friday against the Cubs. Eric Campbell will draw the start in left field against left-hander Travis Wood, pushing den Dekker to the bench after five straight starts. Den Dekker will continue to see most of the start while on the plus side of a platoon, after dominating right-handers to the tune of a .987 OPS at Triple-A Las Vegas this season.

Den Dekker, starting in left field for the first time this season in the majors, went 2-for-5 in the Mets' 7-6 loss to the Phillies on Sunday. Den Dekker, called up Friday night, hit .354/.416/.571 at Triple-A Las Vegas against right-handed pitching, against whom he will see most of his action with Eric Campbell (mainly) and Eric Young Jr. playing against lefties.

Den Dekker is out of the lineup Saturday against the Phillies. Eric Campbell will draw the start in left field Saturday against left-hander Cole Hamels, but den Dekker is expected to see the majority of the work there while on the favorable side of a platoon. Den Dekker has hit a robust .354/.416/.571 against right-handed pitching at Triple-A Las Vegas this season.

Den Dekker was recalled by the Mets after Friday's game. The Mets sent Chris Young packing in a corresponding move, which will allow den Dekker to have a regular gig against right-handed pitching as part of a platoon (likely with Eric Young Jr.) as the Mets evaluate the soon-to-be 27-year-old over the final two months of the season.

Mets optioned OF Matt den Dekker to Triple-A Las Vegas. The Mets called up Kirk Nieuwenhuis in a corresponding roster move. Den Dekker was batting just .156/.224/.200 over 17 games this season as a backup outfielder.

Matt den Dekker went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Cubs. Getting another start atop the lineup, den Dekker delivered two singles and scored the Mets' lone run. The stolen base was his first of the year. The 26-year-old is filling in for Juan Lagares, and he can be ignored for fantasy purposes.

Matt den Dekker went 1-for-5 with a single and a run scored Monday against the Phillies. With Juan Lagares on the DL, Mets manager Terry Collins put den Dekker in the leadoff spot Monday. However, he's mostly in the lineup for his defense, which he showed with a leaping catch and a throw to nail a runner at home plate. Given the way Bobby Abreu is playing right now, he might be the team's best option out of the leadoff spot.

Mets recalled OF Matt den Dekker from Triple-A Las Vegas. The 26-year-old outfielder was just optioned to Vegas on Sunday, but he's needed again with Juan Lagares (intercostal) heading to the disabled list. Den Dekker is a .194/.254/.258 career hitter in 30 major league games.

Mets optioned OF Matt den Dekker to Triple-A Las Vegas. He was only up for a few days, going hitless in four at-bats. Den Dekker returns to a .269/.326/.421 batting line at Las Vegas.

Mets recalled OF Matt den Dekker from Triple-A Las Vegas. The 26-year-old will provide the Mets with needed outfield depth while Eric Young Jr. is on the disabled list. Den Dekker is a .207/.270/.276 career hitter in 63 plate appearances at the major league level.