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Decker

One of the top prospects in perhaps the game’s top farm system, Decker is now batting .357 with four extra-base hits through his first 14 spring at-bats. Decker will begin the year in either Double or Triple-A after hitting .236/.373/.417 in 613 plate appearances for Double-A San Antonio last season.

Decker missed time with injury in 2012 and wound up batting only .184/.365/.293 at Double-A. The on-base skills are still there, but he hasn’t progressed as much at the plate as hoped. The Padres obviously aren’t ready to give up on him, though, since they’ve protected him from the Rule 5 Draft.

The Padres have yet to make an official announcement, but he’s expected to replace Cameron Maybin (knee) on the active roster. Decker, 23, is batting .251/.370/.399 with five home runs and 20 RBI in 59 games this season with Triple-A Tucson. While he has been a bit of a disappointment as a prospect, he has power and patience and is capable of playing all three outfield positions.

Decker will replace the injured Cameron Maybin (knee) on the active roster. The 23-year-old was batting .251/.370/.399 with five home runs and 20 RBI in 59 games this season in Triple-A. His role isn’t clearly defined, but he could be worth a look in NL-only leagues.

He’ll fill the roster spot of Everth Cabrera, who will be placed on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. Decker had a brief stint with the Padres last week, but didn’t get an at-bat. The 26-year-old is a .264/.403/.452 hitter over parts of six seasons in the minors.

He’ll take the place of Everth Cabrera (hamstring) on the active roster. Decker didn’t get an at-bat during a brief stint with the Padres last week, but he should stick around a bit longer this time.

The 23-year-old outfielder failed to garner an at-bat during his brief call-up. He’ll continue to bide his time at Tucson until the Padres have another need in the outfield.

Decker has made only two plate appearances this year (and for his career) in the major leagues. He will continue to function as organizational depth for San Diego.

Decker batted just .175 over 40 at-bats this spring. He needs to re-establish his status as a prospect after batting .184/.365/.293 at Double-A during an injury-shortened 2012 season.

Decker hit just .154/.233/.269 over 13 games for the big club. He should get another chance when rosters expand.