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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Out again with sore back
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Hicks is out of the lineup again Wednesday versus the Padres due to back soreness, Danielle Allentuck of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
This back issue popped up Monday, in the very first game since Hicks returned from a three-week IL stint for a hamstring strain. He was said to be available off the bench Tuesday but did not ultimately appear in Baltimore's lopsided 10-3 loss to San Diego.
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Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Available off bench
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Hicks was removed from Monday's game against San Diego with back soreness, but he is available off the bench for Tuesday's contest, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Hicks went 2-for-3 with a run scored in his return from the injured list before making an early exit. Luckily, his injury isn't severe and won't completely rule him out of any games. Hicks is slashing .257/.297/.286 with three RBI across 37 plate appearances since the All-Star break.
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Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Comes off injured list
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The Orioles reinstated Hicks (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday.
A hamstring injury cost Hicks the last three weeks of action, but after playing in a pair of rehab games he is ready to return to action. The Orioles have not yet released their lineup for Monday's series opener in San Diego, so it remains to be seen if Hicks will be in it. With Cedric Mullins beating him back from the IL, Hicks could be limited to a fourth-outfielder role for Baltimore for the foreseeable future.
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Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Targeting return next week
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Hicks (hamstring) will report to Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday to begin a rehab assignment, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.
Hicks said he expects to remain with Norfolk through the weekend to play two games during its series in Jacksonville before likely coming off the 10-day injured list ahead of the Orioles' series opener in San Diego on Monday. Cedric Mullins (groin) appears on track to narrowly beat Hicks back from the IL, so Hicks may have to settle for the fourth outfielder role once he's activated.
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Orioles' Aaron Hicks: Runs bases Tuesday
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Hicks (hamstring) ran the bases Tuesday without issue, Andy Kostka of TheBaltimoreBanner.com reports.
Hicks could soon head out on a minor-league rehab assignment and should be able to return to the Orioles' active roster sometime next week. The veteran outfielder has been on the shelf since July 25 because of a left hamstring strain.
