Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 5/9/19 2:47 PM

Hicks (back) was spotted taking batting practice on the field prior to Thursday's series finale against the Mariners, David Lennon of Newsday reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks has appeared in a trio of minor-league rehab games with High-A Tampa over the past three days, going 0-for-11 with a walk and three strikeouts in those contests. Given the length of his absence, the outfielder will likely need to play in a few more rehab games before being cleared to rejoin the big-league club. As such, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger speculates that Hicks will continue his rehab with Double-A Trenton or Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre over the weekend before potentially being activated from the IL when the Yankees return home Monday.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Wed 5/8/19 4:06 PM

Hicks (back) could be activated from the 10-day injured list during the team's upcoming series against the Rays this weekend, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks began a minor-league rehab assignment with High-A Tampa earlier in the week, and he's gone 0-for-8 with a pair of strikeouts in two games for the Tarpons thus far. Most importantly, the outfielder hasn't experienced any issues in his return to game action, and if he continues to progress without any setbacks, Hicks could be back with the Yankees within the next week.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 5/7/19 12:03 PM

Hicks (back) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in his first rehab game for High-A Tampa on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder has been battling back issues since early March. He could be back in New York as soon as this weekend, though a longer rehab stint appears likely, especially if he continues to struggle.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Fri 5/3/19 4:40 PM

Hicks (back) will continue taking at-bats this weekend and is expected to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Monday, and he could rejoin the Yankees within 7-to-10 days, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks resumed facing live pitching about a week ago and has advanced to participating in simulated games as he continues his recovery from the back strain. The 29-year-old has been sidelined since early March and would provide a significant boost to an injury-depleted lineup.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 4/30/19 6:44 PM

Hicks (back) played in another simulated game Tuesday and is expected to serve as the designated hitter in an extended spring game Wednesday, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is more good news for Hicks, who's still on the mend from a back injury suffered early in spring training. He'll presumably be sent out on a rehab assignment in the near future, assuming all goes according to plan.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sat 4/27/19 6:44 PM

Hicks (back) faced live pitching Saturday for the first time since going on the injured list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks is gradually working his way back from a back injury which has kept him out of action since early March. He could play in an extended spring game Wednesday, with a rehab assignment presumably following soon after that.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Thu 4/25/19 4:17 PM

Manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday that Hicks (back) has been throwing from the outfield and taking part in a running program, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The next step in Hicks' recovery will be to take swings against live pitching, something Boone expects to happen within the next few days. Hicks, who recently left the team to continue his rehab at extended spring training in Tampa, has been sidelined all season with a lower-back strain. Realistically, he's at least a couple weeks away from returning from the 10-day injured list.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Tue 4/16/19 4:52 PM

Hicks (back) is remaining in New York for now rather than heading to extended spring training as originally planned, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The decision appears to be a simple change of plans and isn't related to any setback. Hicks will remain with the team through its current homestand, which runs through Sunday, and could take batting practice Thursday.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Sun 4/14/19 4:49 PM

Hicks (back) said Sunday that he plans to report back to extended spring training in Tampa within the next few days to continue working out but he remains without a clear timeline to return to game action, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
Despite the lack of clarity regarding when he might return from the 10-day injured list, Hicks has been encouraged by the progress he's made lately. He noted that he's resumed throwing, running and hitting off a tee, with his progression to facing live pitching likely marking one of the final hurdles he needs to clear before playing in simulated or minor-league rehab games. The ongoing absences of Hicks and Giancarlo Stanton (biceps) should continue to provide Clint Frazier and Greg Bird with clear paths to near-everyday roles.

Aaron Hicks
OF FA
Fri 4/12/19 4:41 PM

Hicks is over his back issue but is still a couple weeks away from playing in rehab games, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.
EDGE Analysis
Hicks began dealing with back stiffness at the start of March, and the issue cost him the chance to build up normally in spring training. He's being eased back into baseball activities as the Yankees want to be very cautious with the injury-prone outfielder.