Matt den Dekker on verge of returning?

Mets outfielder Matt den Dekker, who hasn't played since taking a pitch off the left hand Tuesday, could be available Monday against the Marlins, according to ESPN.com.

"It's coming along," den Dekker said Sunday. "The X-rays were negative. I think it's fine."

den Dekker was making semi-regular starts for the Mets prior to the injury, though he was batting just .154 (2 for 13) in his last seven games.