Hicks is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with Tampa Bay, Mark Feinsand of NY Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

After seeing six consecutive starts, Hicks will get a day off as Rob Refsnyder replaces him in right and bats ninth. Hicks continues to struggle at the plate as he's only collected seven hits in his last 20 games (.152 BA), lowering his season line to .189/.254/.291.