Matt den Dekker

Matt den Dekker will draw the start in center field for the Nationals on Thursday and bat in the leadoff spot

Fantasy Impact

A rare start for den Dekker but batting leadoff he could be a good punt option in the DFS early slate today.

Matt den Dekker played all 16 innings of Sunday's 6-5 win over the Twins, homering in the first inning. He was 2-for-8.

Fantasy Impact

A 2-for-8 day actually sounds kind of disappointing, but den Dekker and the Nats are still happy with the home run.

The Nationals called up outfielder Matt den Dekker from Triple-A Syracuse to take the roster spot of Ryan Zimmerman (placed on the DL).

Fantasy Impact

Den Dekker, acquired from the Mets in exchange for LHP Jerry Blevins, hit .234 with two homers and eight stolen bases in 51 games at Syracuse. In 2014 he slashed .250/.345/.322 with no homers and seven stolen bases in 53 games for the Mets. Expect him to be a bench player and lefty pinch hitter.

With Jayson Werth's return from the DL, Matt den Dekker was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Den Dekker ws acquired from the Mets in a trade for LHP Jerry Blevins.

Fantasy Impact

Minimal. Den Dekker was a bench player who had appeared in four games (mostly as a defensive replacement), going 0 for 2 at the plate.

The New York Mets pounded out 12 hits in their 8-3 win over the Washington Nationals on Thursday. Matt den Dekker lead the way, going 2-for-2 with a home run and 2 RBI. The home run was the first this spring for den Dekker, who is hitting .250 in Grapefruit League play. On the downside, he's struck out 14 times in 40 at bats.

Fantasy Impact

den Dekker, a 27 year old backup outfielder, hit .250 with 11 doubles and 7 RBI in 152 at bats last season. He has only 1 career home run and a .634 OPS in 210 at bats and has little fantasy value.