Player Outlook
To the delight of Yankees fans, Aaron Hicks was finally released last May after he posted an abysmal .524 OPS through 20 games. He then signed with the Orioles and had a resurgence with seven homers, six steals and a .275/.381/.425 slash line in 236 plate appearances the rest of the way. While with Baltimore he showed excellent plate discipline with a 14.9 percent walk rate and 20 percent strikeout rate, both of which were his best marks since 2020. The veteran switch-hitter had pretty drastic splits with a .970 OPS versus lefties compared to a .663 OPS against righties, which limits his outlook for 2024. Hicks joined the Angels on a one-year deal for the veteran minimum (the Yankees are still paying him nearly $10 million), but he may not see enough volume to be fantasy relevant beyond streaming appeal since most of his chances seem likely to come against left-handed pitching.

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2023 202.52.2 44 8 36 42 6 .253
2022 242.51.9 54 8 40 62 10 .216
3y Avg. 169.52 37 7 30 39 5 .224
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  • Angels' Aaron Hicks: Back in lineup Thursday

    Hicks (soreness) will start in center field and bat leadoff in Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. Hicks missed a little time with what the Halos described as general body soreness, but he played in an intrasquad game Wednesday and is back in the Cactus League lineup a day later. The veteran is expected to be an active fourth outfielder for the Angels, drawing much of his playing time against lefties.
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  • Angels' Aaron Hicks: Plays in intrasquad game

    Hicks (soreness) played in an intrasquad game Wednesday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. Hicks was a late scratch from the Angels' Cactus League lineup Monday due to what the club referred to only as general body soreness. Whatever he's dealing with, the fact that he was able to play in a game of any kind two days later is a good sign. A return to Cactus League action appears imminent.
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  • Angels' Aaron Hicks: Scratched from lineup with soreness

    Hicks was scratched from the lineup for Monday's Cactus League game against the Rangers due to body soreness, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The Halos failed to disclose any more details regarding Hicks' injury, but at this juncture it wouldn't seem overly worrisome. Willie Calhoun will start in right field in Hicks' stead.
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  • Angels' Aaron Hicks: Will play all over outfield

    Hicks said Tuesday that he expects to play all three outfield spots while occasionally serving as the Angels' DH, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports. Hicks has been used primarily as a center fielder throughout his career, but last season saw him play all three outfield positions for the first time since 2017. Hicks added that he is preparing to play every day, although that doesn't necessarily mean he will be a regular part of Los Angeles' lineup. The 34-year-old slashed .349/.446/.524 in 74 plate appearances versus southpaws last season, so he figures to at least crack the starting nine against left-handers.
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  • Angels' Aaron Hicks: Signs MLB deal with Angels

    Hicks signed a one-year contract with the Angels on Monday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. The Angels will pay Hicks the minimum salary, with the Yankees still on the hook for the rest of the nearly $10 million he's owed in 2024. Hicks rebounded nicely with the Orioles last season after the Yanks cut him loose, putting up an .806 OPS with seven homers and six steals over 65 games with Baltimore. The 34-year-old wouldn't appear to have a clear path to a starting job with the Angels, but the club can't necessarily count on Mike Trout staying healthy or Mickey Moniak repeating his 2023 performance, so Hicks could wind up playing plenty.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Takes seat for Game 3

    Hicks is not in the lineup Tuesday for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rangers. Anthony Santander is starting in right field and Ryan O'Hearn will fill the DH role as the Orioles try to avoid elimination versus the Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Hicks played right field in the first two games of the best-of-five series and recorded five RBI in Game 2, but he slashed just .223/.324/.340 across 238 plate appearances against righties during the regular season.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Adds another steal

    Hicks went 1-for-2 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 5-1 win over the Guardians. Hicks didn't start the game, but he entered as a pinch hitter. The outfielder has run more lately, notching three of his six steals this season over his last seven contests while batting .350 (7-for-20) with six walks in that span. He's at a.264/.361/.399 slash line with eight home runs, 36 RBI and 44 runs scored over 89 games between the Orioles and Yankees this season.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Collects fifth steal

    Hicks went 1-for-4 with a double, a walk, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's 9-8 loss to the Guardians. Hicks ended an eight-game RBI drought -- in that span, he hit .348, but with just one extra-base hit. The outfielder has also logged two steals over his last five games. For the season, Hicks sports a .264/.356/.402 slash line, five steals, eight home runs, 36 RBI, 43 runs scored and nine doubles through 292 plate appearances between the Orioles and the Yankees.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Returns to lineup Thursday

    Hicks (hamstring) is back in the lineup Thursday at Cleveland. Hicks will start in right field and bat seventh for the visiting Orioles after missing a couple of games with a hamstring cramp. The 33-year-old has rebounded to an impressive .288/.386/.452 slash line through 207 plate appearances with Baltimore since his release from the Yankees in late May.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Feeling better but not starting

    Hicks (hamstring) isn't in Baltimore's lineup Tuesday against the Astros, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. While Hicks isn't listed in the starting lineup, he said before Tuesday's game that his cramped hamstring is feeling much better, and he'll be available off the Orioles' bench, per Jake Rill of MLB.com. The 33-year-old outfielder is 3-for-15 with three runs scored and five walks across his last six games.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Dealing with cramp

    Hicks exited Monday's game against Houston due to a cramp, Rich Dubroff of BaltimoreBaseball.com reports. Hicks appears to have avoided a significant injury and should be available Tuesday if called upon.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Lifted with injury

    Hicks was removed from Monday's game against the Astros due to an undisclosed injury, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports. It's unclear as to when Hicks suffered the injury. The veteran outfielder will be considered day-to-day until further notice.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: On base three times in win

    Hicks went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 8-0 win over the Rays. Hicks hit a rough patch, going 0-for-7 with three walks over his three previous games before getting back to business Saturday. The outfielder continues to carve out steady playing time in Baltimore's crowded outfield, playing in all three spots. Hicks is up to four steals this year while adding a .261/.354/.402 slash line, eight home runs, 34 RBI and 42 runs scored over 83 contests between the Orioles and Yankees.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Tallies three hits, two runs

    Hicks went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 11-5 win over the Cardinals. Hicks was one of three Orioles with multiple hits in this contest. Since returning from a back injury, he's been locked in, going 13-for-28 (.464) with nine RBI over eight contests. He's forced his way into a near-everyday role in the outfield, occasionally covering for Cedric Mullins in center field when the Orioles are facing a southpaw. Hicks is slashing .264/.350/.411 with eight home runs, 34 RBI, 40 runs scored and three stolen bases over 79 contests between Baltimore and the Yankees this season.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Strong showing in barnburner

    Hicks went 3-for-4 with a double, a three-run homer, two additional runs scored and an intentional walk in Saturday's 13-12 victory over the Red Sox. Hicks delivered his third multi-hit effort in six games since returning from the injured list, including a three-run shot over Boston's Green Monster in the third inning. The switch-hitting outfielder is now 9-for-21 (.429) with eight RBI during the aforementioned six-game stretch. If he stays healthy and continues to perform at the dish, Hicks should receive plenty of at-bats down the stretch.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Starting in return from IL

    The Orioles reinstated Hicks (back) from the 10-day injured list Sunday. He'll start in left field and bat sixth in the Orioles' series finale in Arizona. A lower-back strain sent Hicks to the injured list Aug. 19, but he was cleared to rejoin the 28-man active roster without requiring a minor-league rehab assignment. He'll immediately settle into the starting nine while Austin Hays receives Sunday's game off, though Hicks will most likely serve as the Orioles' fourth outfielder moving forward.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Could avoid rehab assignment

    Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Hicks (back) is continuing to run the bases and won't necessarily need to complete a minor-league rehab assignment prior to being activated from the 10-day injured list, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. Hyde implied that as long as Hicks is able to resume full baseball activities and get back into a daily rhythm during his training, the Orioles would be comfortable activating the 33-year-old without first seeing him in a game setting. Hicks will likely serve as the Orioles' fourth outfielder behind Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander once healthy.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Hopes to return next week

    Hicks (back) hopes to be activated from the 10-day injured list early next week, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. Hicks has been out of action since being placed on the IL with a strained lower back a little over a week ago, and he looks set to miss more than the minimum 10 days. However, he's already taking batting practice against high-velocity pitching, and barring any setbacks, he could be ready to rejoin the Orioles for their series with the Angels that begins Sept. 4.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Lands on injured list

    Hicks was placed on the 10-day injured list with a lower-back strain Saturday. Hicks returned from a trip to the injured list with a hamstring injury Monday but played just one game before suffering another injury. His trip to the injured list can be backdated by three days, leaving him eligible to return next Saturday, though it's not yet clear if a minimum-length stay is on the table.
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  • Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Remains sidelined Friday

    Hicks (back) remains out of the lineup Friday at Oakland. Hicks has played in only one game for the Orioles since he returned Monday from a three-week absence due to a left hamstring strain. He remains day-to-day with nagging back soreness and could require another stint on the injured list if it lingers any longer.
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