Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 8/8/20 12:10 PM

Hicks isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Although Hicks isn't in the lineup for the afternoon portion of Saturday's twin bill, he should be back in the starting nine for the second game. Brett Gardner will start in center field with Mike Tauchman taking over as the left fielder.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Wed 8/5/20 7:03 PM

Hicks isn't in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Phillies.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks went 1-for-3 with a walk in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader, but he'll play a bench role for the second contest. Mike Tauchman will start in center field in his place, batting sixth.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 8/1/20 3:26 PM

Hicks will sit Saturday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks has handled a fairly heavy workload in his first games since recovering from Tommy John surgery, starting five of the first seven games. He's grabbed just three hits so far, but a homer and five walks have helped him to a solid .818 OPS. Brett Gardner slides to center field Saturday, with Mike Tauchman starting in left.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 7/30/20 1:55 AM

Hicks went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk in a victory over Baltimore on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks smoked a 373-foot home run to right field in the third inning for his first long ball of the season. Through four games, Hicks has gone 2-for-11 (.182) while striking out four times.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sun 7/26/20 11:03 AM

Hicks is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks is 1-for-7 with a pair of strikeouts through the first two games of the season and will take a seat Sunday. Mike Tauchman will start in center field for the Yankees in the series finale.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Mon 7/20/20 8:58 PM

Hicks noted that he feels "really, really good" and appears to be set to play Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
"You always want to be able to be the guy that makes Opening Day," Hicks stated Sunday. "I'm kind of just blessed to be able to have the opportunity to still make Opening Day and not miss a single game." The opportunity comes as a result of the long MLB hiatus, which has given Hicks the extra time needed to heal after he underwent Tommy John surgery last October. The 30-year-old should open the season as the Yankees' everyday centerfielder, though it's important to note that he's not yet 100 percent recovered. "You don't really fully feel 100 percent -- they say it takes like a year to fully feel back to normal again -- but I feel really, really good," Hicks indicated Sunday.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Mon 7/6/20 4:43 PM

Hicks (elbow) is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Monday's intrasquad game.
EDGE Analysis
All of the Yankees' best, healthy position players are in the lineup for this contest, with Hicks leading off for the de facto "varsity" squad. He said earlier this month that his arm felt game ready and he has been taking live batting practice, so he appears to be fully recovered from October 2019 Tommy John surgery.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 7/4/20 5:40 PM

Hicks said his arm felt "game-ready" Saturday as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks underwent the procedure back in October, but the recovery from the surgery is shorter for hitters than it is for pitchers, so the delayed season has bought him the opportunity to return without missing any games. Assuming he gets through the next couple weeks without setbacks, he's expected to serve as the Yankees' Opening Day center fielder.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 7/2/20 3:13 PM

Hicks (elbow) faced live pitching Thursday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is another step in the right direction for Hicks, who continues to work his way back from Tommy John surgery he underwent in October. Barring any setbacks during summer camp, he's expected to be ready to go for the start of the season. Assuming that's the case, Hicks should serve as the Yankees' primary center fielder during the team's 60-game slate.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 6/30/20 2:07 PM

Yankees general manager Brian Cashman said Tuesday that Hicks (elbow) should be ready to go for the start of the season if he avoids any setbacks during summer camp, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Cashman's comments essentially confirm what Hicks said about his health status less than two weeks ago coming off of the Tommy John surgery he required in October. Hicks still hasn't completely finished off his throwing program, but he's otherwise been able to go through a full range of baseball activities in the three and a half months since the 2020 season was suspended. Assuming he receives full clearance for Opening Day on July 23 or 24, Hicks should serve as the team's primary center fielder during the Yankees' 60-game slate.