Den Dekker got the start in center field Saturday and went 2-for-4 with two runs scored.

EDGE Analysis

He's now hitting a respectable .286/.350/.429 in 35 spring at-bats, and den Dekker remains in competition for the final spot on the Nationals' bench with Reed Johnson, Brendan Ryan and others. His speed and defensive chops in the outfield could give him an advantage, but with Michael Taylor offering the same qualities as the team's fourth outfielder, they may look in another direction and send den Dekker back to Triple-A.