Hicks is reportedly dealing with Achilles soreness, Randy Miller of NJ.com reports.

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Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN also reports that Mason Williams is heading to Oakland to meet the team prior to Friday's contest, making it seem like Hicks isn't available for the game. No word on the severity has been disclosed at this time, so the switch hitting outfielder should be considered day-to-day for the time being. A DL stint very well could be in play since Williams is already on his way to join the team, but an official move has yet to be made.