Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 4/14/22 3:03 PM

Hicks will sit Thursday against Toronto.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks sits for the second time in the season's first seven games. He's off to a strong start this season, hitting .353/.450/.529 with one homer. Aaron Judge slides to center field in his absence, with Giancarlo Stanton starting in right and Gleyber Torres serving as the designated hitter.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Wed 4/13/22 9:03 AM

Hicks went 1-for-2 with a walk and a two-run home run in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
His two-run shot of Yusei Kikuchi in the second inning stood up as the game-winning hit. It was also Hicks' first long ball of the campaign. The 32-year-old outfielder has had trouble staying both healthy and productive throughout his career, but he's off to a great start to 2022, slashing .308/.438/.538 through five games.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 4/9/22 12:03 PM

Hicks is not in Saturday's lineup against the Red Sox, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
Aaron Judge will slide over to center field as the Yankees shift things around in Game 2 of the season. Hicks' glove should keep him in the mix most days, but the Yankees have nine guys for eight spots, so there will be some off days mixed in when the team is at full health.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 3/19/22 11:20 AM

Hicks (wrist) is starting Saturday's Grapefruit League game against Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks took batting practice when the Yankees reported to camp last weekend, and he'll debut in a spring game against the Orioles on Saturday. The 32-year-old will start in center field and bat third. Hicks is coming off a pair of procedures in recent years, as he underwent Tommy John surgery in October of 2019 before missing most of the 2021 campaign due to a left wrist procedure that he underwent in May. He should be healthy ahead of the 2022 season, but his lack of durability has been a concern for most of his career.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sun 3/13/22 12:21 PM

Hicks (wrist) took batting practice during the Yankees' team workout Sunday, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Yankees haven't formally declared that Hicks will be ready for Opening Day, but given that reports earlier in the offseason indicated that he was expected to be cleared for full baseball activities by December or January, the 32-year-old appears likely to avoid a stint on the injured list to begin 2022. Of course, Hicks has never showed the ability to stay healthy for long during his career, so fantasy managers shouldn't draft him with the expectation that he'll be a mainstay in what projects to be a strong lineup for the entire 162-game slate. Moreover, questions remain about whether he'll ever be able to recapture the 27-home run power he displayed during the 2018 season now that he's since had Tommy John surgery in October 2019 and left wrist surgery last May.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 10/19/21 12:59 PM

Hicks (wrist) expects to be ready for baseball activities in December or January and hopes to play winter ball, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Injuries have been a persistent theme throughout Hicks' career, with a wrist tendon issue limiting him to just 32 games this season. He struggled to a .194/.294/.333 slash line before undergoing surgery in late May. He could potentially play an important role in the Yankees' outfield next season, but it's hard to be confident in his health.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sun 5/30/21 12:21 PM

Hicks (wrist) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks isn't expected to take the field again this season after undergoing surgery on his left wrist, so it was only a matter of time before the Yankees moved him to the 60-day IL to free up a spot on the 40-man roster. Nester Cortes had his contract selected in a corresponding move Sunday.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 5/27/21 1:43 PM

Hicks (wrist) is expected to miss the remainder of the season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks was ruled out indefinitely after he elected to have surgery on his left wrist last week, and manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Thursday that the center fielder is unlikely to return this season. Brett Gardner should serve as the primary option in center field going forward, while Estevan Florial was called up Thursday and could compete for playing time in the outfield.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Fri 5/21/21 4:14 PM

Hicks (wrist) will undergo surgery and will be sidelined indefinitely, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 31-year-old has been on anti-inflammatories for the past week while deciding whether to undergo surgery for a torn wrist tendon sheath, and he's now decided to go under the knife. Hicks doesn't have an official timeline for this return, but his rehab will be measured in months, not weeks, so it's safe to ruled him out for the foreseeable future. He could end up missing the rest of the 2021 campaign.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Wed 5/19/21 1:50 AM

Hicks (wrist) will be on anti-inflammatories for about a week before deciding whether to undergo surgery, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks was placed on the injured list last Saturday after being diagnosed with a torn wrist tendon sheath. There has been hope that the outfielder can avoid surgery, but much will depend on how his wrist responds to the cycle of medication. Should he need surgery, Hicks could be out for the remainder of the season, Justin Shackil of Sirius XM reports.