Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 10/24/19 12:30 PM

Hicks (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery and is expected to miss 8-to-10 months, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks missed the majority of the second half of the season with a right flexor strain, but felt healthy enough to play in the ALCS in October. However, the injury will require Tommy John surgery, likely keeping Hicks out until around August. Prior to the injury, the 30-year-old had a .768 OPS with 12 home runs over 59 games played. Brett Gardner is a candidate to fill in for Hicks in center field, though he is slated to become a free agent during the offseason.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Fri 10/18/19 1:06 AM

Hicks went 1-for-3 with a stolen base and two walks in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks singled and stole second base in the first inning, although he was eventually stranded at third. He also worked walks in both the fifth and ninth innings. Hicks is trying to play his way back into form after being activated off IR prior to the ALCS. He endured an injury-plague regular season and is just 1-for-6 in his first three postseason games, but he has managed four walks in the ALCS and enjoyed his most productive performance in Game 4.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 10/12/19 5:08 PM

Hicks is not in the lineup for Game 1 of the ALCS against the Astros on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Despite being added to the roster for the ALCS after his elbow injury, Hicks will not be in the starting lineup for the first game of the series. Brett Gardner is starting in center field, batting sixth.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 10/12/19 12:45 PM

Hicks is on the Yankees' ALCS roster.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks missed time since the beginning of August with an elbow strain, so it's unclear whether he will resume his role in the starting lineup or whether the team will instead choose to use him off the bench as he works his way back into action. The 30-year-old hit .235/.325/.443 with 12 home runs over 59 games played in the regular season. To make room for Hicks on the 40-man roster, David Hale was designated for assignment.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Fri 10/11/19 8:56 PM

Hicks (elbow) is expected to make the ALCS roster, George A. King III of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
It was rumored earlier in the week that Hicks was in contention for a spot on the ALCS roster, and it appears the outfielder will indeed find himself on the 25-man squad. He's been sidelined since the beginning of August due to an elbow strain, so rust is certainly a concern at this point. It remains to be seen what role Hicks will take on following his return.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Wed 10/9/19 2:38 PM

Manager Aaron Boone confirmed Wednesday that Hicks (elbow) was in consideration for the ALCS roster, Mike Mazzeo of Yahoo Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks has been out of action since early August with an elbow strain. The outfielder himself said that he's ready to go Tuesday, as he's been throwing and hitting in rehab work in recent days. The Yankees sound at least willing to consider including him, but it's not yet clear if he's a favorite to make the squad.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 10/8/19 8:12 PM

Hicks (elbow) said Tuesday he's "definitely ready to go out there and play" in the ALCS, Mark Didtler of the Associated Press reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks also said he is "doing pretty much everything" in his rehab work, including throwing to bases and facing live pitching. The 30-year-old was moved to the 60-day injured list in late September, but he's already eligible to be activated since he's been on the shelf since Aug. 4 due to the elbow strain. Hicks may feel ready to rejoin the team, but the Yankees may not be willing to thrust him into playoff baseball after not seeing game action in over two months.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 9/28/19 1:05 PM

Hicks (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
This frees up a 40-man roster spot for David Hale, who was activated from the 60-day injured list in a corresponding move. Hicks has not ruled out returning at some point during the playoffs, but that seems like a long shot at this point. There is a chance he could be headed for offseason Tommy John surgery.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 9/24/19 3:08 PM

Hicks (elbow) said he isn't ruling out a return at some point during the playoffs, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks, who has been sidelined since early August with elbow pain, recently extended his throwing distance out to 120 feet. While a return during the postseason seems like a long shot, the outfielder wouldn't rule out the possibility should the Yankees make a deep enough run.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sun 9/22/19 12:57 PM

Hicks (elbow) is throwing at 90 feet in the outfield but is still not expected to return at any point this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks has been dealing with elbow pain since early August. While he continues to make positive progress, manager Aaron Boone said he does not expect Hicks to be ready at any point during the postseason.