Two months ago, Dmitri Young was out of a job, pondering retirement.
A week ago, he was stuck in Washington's minor league camp, trying to prove his personal demons are in the past and that he can still swing a mean bat.
On Sunday, Young found out he'll be the Nationals' starting first baseman come opening day, because his chief remaining competition, Travis Lee, asked to be released.
Nationals Name Young Opening Day First Baseman