Hicks will sit for the afternoon portion of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

It's no surprise to see that the oft-injured veteran won't be asked to start twice in one day. Brett Gardner slides to center field in his absence, with Mike Tauchman starting in left, but Hicks will likely return to the lineup for the nightcap.

Hicks went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI, a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Mets on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks played a prominent part in a two-run seventh inning that gave the Yankees a temporary lead, following a walk with a steal of second base before crossing the plate on a Gio Urshela single. The swipe was the first of the campaign for Hicks, who has notched double-digit steals in three of his previous seven MLB seasons. He ranks fourth among qualified hitters with a 19.2 percent walk rate in 2020.

Hicks (calf) will bat third and play center field Tuesday against Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks left the second game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Mets due to calf cramps and did not start Monday's game, though he did appear off the bench. He'll be involved from the start Tuesday and will be looking to stretch his hitting streak to four games.

Hicks (calf) singled in his only at-bat during Monday's loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Both Hicks and manager Aaron Boone indicated following Sunday's game that they weren't concerned about the calf cramps that forced the 30-year-old to exit that contest, and their statements were validated when Hicks notched an infield single in the ninth inning Monday. It wouldn't be a surprise for Hicks to be back starting at his customary center field position Tuesday.

Hicks (calf) will be on the bench for Monday's game against the Rays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks dealt with cramping in both of his calves in the second half of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets and was forced to leave the game. The issue doesn't sound like a particularly serious one, but he'll miss at least one game. Brett Gardner shifts to center field in his absence, with Mike Tauchman starting in left.

Hicks is dealing with cramping in both of his calves after exiting Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks was replaced by a pinch runner after drawing a walk in the top of the fifth inning, and the team revealed that he's dealing with a calf issue. If Hicks is forced to miss any additional time, Clint Frazier or Tyler Wade could step into a role in the Yankees' outfield. However, manager Aaron Boone wasn't concerned about the injury following Sunday's contest, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

Hicks exited Game 2 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Mets with an apparent ankle injury, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks appeared to slightly roll his ankle on a swing in the top of the fifth inning, and he was replaced by Brett Gardner, who entered the game as a pinch runner. The severity of Hicks' injury is unclear.

Hicks is not in the lineup for Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks started the past seven games and will take a seat after going 4-for-25 during that stretch. He's likely to be back in the starting nine for Game 2. Estevan Florial will make his major-league debut in center field in the matinee.

Hicks went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run, two RBI and two runs scored Monday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks got New York into the run column early, driving in Tyler Wade on a double to right center in the bottom of the second inning. Hicks would add to his club's lead in the seventh, clubbing a solo home run over the wall in right field. The starting center fielder is slashing .236/.408/.455 with eight extra-base hits and seven RBI through 18 games this season.

Hicks isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks went 0-for-4 with a run, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's series opener against Boston. Brett Gardner will shift to center field in Hicks' absence.