Hicks said his arm felt "game-ready" Saturday as he works his way back from Tommy John surgery, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks underwent the procedure back in October, but the recovery from the surgery is shorter for hitters than it is for pitchers, so the delayed season has bought him the opportunity to return without missing any games. Assuming he gets through the next couple weeks without setbacks, he's expected to serve as the Yankees' Opening Day center fielder.