Hicks (illness) is starting at first base Sunday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks saw his first game action in a week Saturday when he appeared as a pinch hitter, and he'll return to the lineup for the series finale after being sidelined with the illness. The 30-year-old has a .213/.243/.376 slash line with 11 home runs in 85 games this season.

Hicks (illness) remains out of the lineup Saturday against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks has been battling an illness and hasn't appeared in a game in a week. Jake Rogers will catch Jordan Zimmerman on Saturday.

Hicks (illness) remains on the bench Friday against the Athletics.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks doesn't have a regular role in Detroit, so it's difficult to say if his absence is still due to the illness he was reportedly battling at the start of the week. Regardless of the reason, he hasn't appeared in any capacity since Saturday. Grayson Greiner will be the catcher Friday.

Hicks (illness) is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

As a part-time player, his absence doesn't necessarily mean he is still under the weather. Grayson Greiner will start behind the dish, hitting eighth.

Hicks (illness) will sit again Wednesday in Kansas City.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks was scratched due to illness prior to Monday's game and hasn't appeared since. He doesn't have an everyday role in the Tigers' lineup, though, so it's not clear whether the illness is still bothering him. Jake Rogers will start behind the plate Wednesday.

Hicks (illness) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Royals.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks was a late scratch Monday with an illness. It's unclear if he's still sick or if he's simply receiving a routine day off. Either way, Grayson Greiner will get the start behind the plate.

Hicks was scratched from the lineup Monday against Minnesota due to illness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks, who owns a strong .893 OPS with four homers over his last 17 games, had been scheduled to start at catcher. Jake Rogers gets the nod in his absence.

Hicks went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a second run scored in Friday's 13-5 loss to the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

The 29-year-old is starting to work his way back into the lineup more frequently with Miguel Cabrera (biceps) hurt and Brandon Dixon slumping, and Hicks has responded with three homers in his last seven games. On the year he now has a career-high 11 homers, but his .213/.244/.379 slash line gives him little fantasy value even in deep formats.

Hicks hit a two-run home run in his only at-bat during Thursday's loss to the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Pinch hitting for Miguel Cabrera in the ninth inning, Hicks gave Detroit their first runs of the night with a two-run homer off Joe Biagini. The long ball was his second in as many games, marking the second time this season that Hicks homered in consecutive contests. The 29-year-old catcher is batting .205/.238/.362 through 281 plate appearances.

Hicks went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Astros.

EDGE Analysis

Hicks' ninth home run of the year was a big one, as he took Houston ace Justin Verlander deep in the top of the ninth inning to break a 1-1 tie. It was a nice moment in an otherwise forgettable season for the 29-year-old, who is batting just .202 with a .584 OPS.