Matt den Dekker CF FA Wed 4/23/14 11:58 AM
Matt den Dekker
CF FA
Mets prospects OF Matt den Dekker had a huge game Tuesday, going 3-for-4 with four runs, a triple, home run, five RBI and two walks for Triple-A Las Vegas.
The 25-year-old is now batting .280/.353/.413 with seven extra-base hits, 12 RBI and a 15/8 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 20 games for Las Vegas. den Dekker struggled in his first taste of the major leagues last season, posting a .546 OPS with a 23/4 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 27 games. He's been swinging a hot bat of late, highlighted by a 1.036 OPS and nine RBI in his last 10 contests, but the Mets still opted to recall Bobby Abreu earlier this week to provide outfield depth.