McLouth did play very solid defense when he got the chance, making multiple diving catches and proving to be a capable defensive replacement late in games. But the offensive production was lacking, making it tough for Matt Williams to give McLouth the type of playing time he had insinuated would be possible after McLouth signed. So what can we expect from McLouth in 2015? Well, he told reporters at NatsFest that his rehab has been going well and all indications are that the 33-year-old will be healthy and ready to go in spring training. Even if he is healthy, he'll have some work to do to re-establish his stock and prove he's worthy of semi-consistent playing time. The Nationals still are in need of a fourth outfielder who can give Werth, Span and Harper days off from time to time. Werth especially could use a rest maybe once every week or two; he's still very productive and will move to a less-demanding position next season, switching from right field to left field, but is entering his age-36 season and has suffered a number of injuries over the last few years. Can McLouth be that productive fourth outfielder? He's still the same guy that the Nats envisioned filling that role effectively, but will need to stay healthy, adjust to inconsistent at-bats and still find a way to produce offensively. McLouth will be competing with the likes of Michael A. Taylor and even Kevin Frandsen for playing time (Frandsen proved to be an effective option in left field last season), and don't be surprised if the Nats add another couple of veteran outfield options to the mix who can battle for a roster spot in spring. McLouth is still owed $5 million for 2015, so he'll likely be given the first crack at the fourth outfielder job. But it could be a big spring for him in terms of needing to show he's healthy and that he can get the job done at the plate.