Hicks (ribs) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Tuesday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks has been working his way back from a right intercostal muscle strain that he suffered during the season opener. The 28-year-old outfielder has been able to take batting practice in recent days with no issue, clearing the way for him to head out on a rehab assignment. If all goes well in his return to game action, Hicks could rejoin the Yankees sometime during their weekend series against the Tigers.

Hicks won't need more than the minimum amount of time on the disabled list, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks is scheduled to take 80 swings Wednesday. He headed to the disabled list Friday with a right intercostal muscle strain, but the injury was always reported to be minor, with Hicks himself thinking that a trip to the DL was unnecessary. He'll be eligible to return on April 10 and the team expects him to do so. In the meantime, the Yankees have something of an injury crisis in the outfield, with Hicks, Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique), Clint Frazier (concussion) and Billy McKinney (shoulder) all on the disabled list.

Hicks (intercostal) said that he was "feeling good" and was scheduled to hit off a tee and do some throwing Tuesday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

It appears that Hicks may spent the minimum amount of time on the 10-day disabled list due the Grade 1 right intercostal muscle strain, which he sustained between his third and fourth at-bats Opening Day. He'll likely ramp up his activity a little more in the coming days, but if he reports no new soreness in his rib-cage area, Hicks should be plugged back in as the club's everyday center fielder beginning early next week. Hicks' impending return comes at a good time with three other center-field options -- Jacoby Ellsbury (oblique), Billy McKinney (shoulder) and Clint Frazier (concussion) -- all on the disabled list and further behind in their respective recoveries.

Hicks' right intercostal muscle strain is a minor Grade 1 strain, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.

EDGE Analysis

The team hasn't put a timeline on Hicks' return, but Hicks himself said that he didn't want to go on the disabled list and thought he could be back within a few days. The team is being cautious with the 28-year-old outfielder, who has a lengthy injury history. Billy McKinney has been called up to replace him, though Jacoby Ellsbury will be eligible to return from the disabled list on April 5.

Hicks was put on the 10-day disabled list due to a right intercostal muscle strain prior to Friday's game.

EDGE Analysis

It appears as though Hicks suffered the injury during Thursday's Opening Day contest against the Blue Jays, though he exhibited no sign of pain or discomfort at any point in the game, in which he went 2-for-4 from the plate. The club hasn't released any other information on his injury at this time but there will likely be an update on his status prior to Friday's affair. He will be eligible to return against Boston on April 10. In his place, the Yankees recalled Billy McKinney from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

Hicks is expected to serve as the Yankees' everyday center fielder this season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's expected that Hicks will be regularly flanked by Brett Gardner in left field and Aaron Judge or Giancarlo Stanton in right field, with the other slugger moving to designated hitter in most games. Though injuries disrupted his 2017 campaign, Hicks was quite productive when healthy during his second season in the Bronx, slashing .266/.372/.475 win 15 home runs and 10 stolen bases in just 361 plate appearances.

Hicks agreed to a one-year, $2.825 deal with the Yankees on Thursday, avoiding arbitration, Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks battled multiple injuries in 2017 and appeared in just 88 games for the Yankees. Despite his limited playing time, the veteran outfielder was able to put together a solid season highlighted by his 0.76 BB/K ratio and career-high .475 slugging percentage. The 28-year-old lines up to be an everyday starter in the outfield and projects to be a solid source of offensive production in the Yankees' potent lineup. He has the pedigree to hit 15-plus home runs and swipe double-digit bags.

General manager Brian Cashman said Monday that Hicks is expected to be an everyday starter in the outfield next season, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. "We wouldn't have been playing him everyday in the postseason if we didn't think that," Cashman noted.

EDGE Analysis

Injuries and a crowded outfield limited Hicks to just 361 plate appearances in 2017, but that didn't stop the 28-year-old from producing his best season to date. He flashed the much coveted power-speed combo, hitting .266/.372/.475 with 15 homers and 10 stolen bases in 88 games. Assuming he's able to stay healthy next season, Hicks should be in line for a healthy uptick in opportunities.

Hicks hit a pinch-hit home run during Thursday's loss to Tampa Bay.

EDGE Analysis

After missing 22 outings with an oblique injury, Hicks has gone 3-for-5 with two homers through three games since returning from the disabled list. Injuries -- and at times a crowded outfield -- have limited him to just 350 plate appearances, but 2017 has easily been Hicks' best fantasy campaign to date. He flashed the coveted power-speed combo while posting a solid .891 OPS.

Hicks is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks will get the day off after starting the past two games -- which came on the heels of a three-week stay on the DL (oblique) -- as manager Joe Girardi will give his outfielder a little rest. In his place, Jacoby Ellsbury draws the start in center, while batting seventh in the order.