Hicks is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees are welcoming back Jacoby Ellsbury (hip) to the lineup after an eight-day absence, but his return won't necessarily result in Hicks getting phased out of the lineup over the next few days. Since Alex Rodriguez (hamstring) remains on the DL, Carlos Beltran is likely to serve as the team's regular DH, leaving Hicks and Dustin Ackley to vie for duties in right field. Though Ackley will receive the starting nod Sunday, Hicks is beginning to heat up with at least one hit in five of his last six games, and could ultimately claim the lion's share of the duties at the position.