Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Fri 4/11/25 9:11 AM

The Tigers optioned Hicklen to Triple-A Toledo on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicklen was with the big club for only a couple days and didn't make an appearance. The Tigers will announce a corresponding move prior to Friday's game in Minnesota, which is likely to be Gleyber Torres (oblique) being activated from the 10-day injured list.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Tue 4/8/25 11:18 AM

The Brewers recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicklen will provide the Tigers with an extra right-handed bat off the bench with Detroit placing Manuel Margot (knee) on the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. The 29-year-old Hicklen has logged just nine total plate appearances in the majors but was a standout performer at the Triple-A level for the Brewers' affiliate in Nashville in 2024, slashing .246/.363/.470 with 22 home runs and 44 stolen bases in 499 plate appearances. Hicklen could serve as a short-side platoon outfielder while he's up with the Tigers.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Fri 3/28/25 5:14 PM

The Tigers acquired Hicklen from the Brewers on Friday in exchange for cash and optioned him to Triple-A Toledo.
EDGE Analysis
Hicklen was dropped from the Brewers' 40-man roster Thursday in order to create room for Jake Bauers, but the former will reclaim a roster spot upon joining his new organization. The 29-year-old outfielder slashed .246/.363/.470 in Triple-A last season but isn't likely to spend much time in the majors this year.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Thu 3/27/25 1:18 PM

The Brewers designated Hicklen for assignment Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The club needed to free up space on its 40-man roster. Hicklen has a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed and remaining in the organization.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Fri 3/14/25 12:45 PM1 Comment

The Brewers optioned Hicklen to Triple-A Nashville on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicklen appeared in 11 Cactus League games, going 4-for-20 with two doubles and eight strikeouts. He's played in nine big-league games since debuting in 2022 and isn't likely to see significant big-league action this year given Milwaukee's outfield depth.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Sun 9/8/24 11:36 AM

The Brewers optioned Hicklen to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicklen appeared in three games for the Brewers since being recalled by the big club on Sept. 1, going 0-for-5 with four strikeouts and one stolen base over that span. He'll return to an everyday role in the outfield with Nashville, where he is slashing .247/.364/.484 with 42 stolen bases, 21 home runs and 68 RBI across 453 plate appearances this season. Milwaukee selected Isaac Collins' contract from Nashville in a corresponding move.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Sun 9/1/24 10:02 AM

The Brewers recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Signed to a minor-league deal over the winter, Hicklen received a spot on Milwaukee's 40-man roster over the All-Star break after he got off to a hot start to the season at Triple-A. The 28-year-old outfielder's production has slowed in the second half, but he still slashed .247/.364/.484 with 21 home runs and 42 stolen bases over 105 games with Nashville to earn the promotion to Milwaukee in September. The right-handed Hicklen will be put to work right away, as he'll start in right field and bat fifth while the Reds send southpaw Brandon Williamson to the hill. Hicklen could end up settling in as a regular platoon mate for the left-handed-hitting Sal Frelick in right.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Mon 7/15/24 1:27 PM

The Brewers selected Hicklen's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Though he won't receive a promotion to the big leagues coming out of the All-Star break, Hicklen's addition to Milwaukee's 40-man roster at least removes a potential obstacle in him getting a call-up at a later date. The 28-year-old outfielder has been one of the top performers at Nashville this season, slashing .270/.383/.571 with 19 home runs and 26 stolen bases across 313 plate appearances.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Tue 11/28/23 10:52 AM

Hicklen signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
He's been given an invitation to spring training as part of the deal. Hicklen received a cup of coffee in the majors with the Royals in 2022 but spent all of 2023 at the Triple-A level between the Kansas City and Philadelphia organizations, posting an .804 OPS. He'll compete for a reserve outfielder job this spring but is likely headed to Triple-A Nashville.

Brewer Hicklen
OF FA
Wed 8/23/23 2:21 PM

The Phillies acquired Hicklen from the Royals on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Hicklen, 27, had a cup of coffee with Kansas City last season but has spent all of 2023 at Triple-A Omaha, posting a .789 OPS with eight home runs and 15 stolen bases in 61 games. He wasn't a member of Kansas City's 40-man roster and will serve as organizational depth as he moves to Philadelphia.