Yankees staffer tests positive for COVID; Hicks goes on IL
The New York Yankees have had another positive COVID-19 test, this one involving a staff memberMAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AARON HICKS #12 - RIGHT FIELDER - LOS ANGELES ANGELS
1 HR •
5 RBI •
.140 AVG
1 HR
5 RBI
.140 AVG
Heading to injured list Manager Aaron Boone said after Saturday's win over the Orioles that Hicks (wrist) will be placed on the injured list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact The team was hoping the 31-year-old would be able to avoid the injured list despite tearing a sheath that holds a tendon in his left wrist, but it's not a major surprise he still ended up on the shelf. Boone previously said it's possible Hicks would receive surgery, so his return timeline remains unclear while the next step in the recovery is determined. Brett Gardner should see increased time in center field for the Yankees in the meantime.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Hicks (wrist) is not starting Saturday's game against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Impact The Yankees have expressed hope that Hicks can return to the lineup this weekend, but that will not occur Saturday. A trip to the injured list remains a possibility for the switch-hitting center fielder, who's hitting a dreadful .194 on the season.
MAY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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Judge hits 2 more homers vs O's, sends Yankees to 5-4 win
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Yankees have no new COVID-19 cases, but injuries mount
The New York Yankees didn’t have any new positive tests for COVID-19 to add to their eight cases already, manager Aaron Boone said before the series opener at BaltimoreMAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hicks may need surgery for injured wrist Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks has a torn tendon sheath in his left wrist, and surgery is a possibility. Before Friday night's game against...
MAY 14, 2021 • MLB.COM
Tears wrist tendon sheath Hicks tore a sheath that holds a tendon in his left wrist and has already begun a medication regimen, but he won't immediately be placed on the injured list, Lindsey Adler of The A...
Impact The 31-year-old is out of the lineup Friday against the Orioles, but there's apparently still a chance Hicks can retake the field this weekend. It seems to be a "wait and see" situation at this point, since a trip to the injured list and surgery are also being considered.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees still waiting on Aaron Hicks’ MRI results; Gio Urshela’s knee trouble may not be over The Yankees may be without two more starters on Friday.
MAY 14, 2021 • MCALL.COM
Hill strikes out 9, Rays beat COVID-19 impacted Yankees 9-1
Rich Hill joined Cy Young and Nolan Ryan as the only pitchers to strike out nine against the Yankees at age 41 or older, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat coronavirus-impacted New York 9...MAY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: Hicks has sore wrist; Kluber on Cole Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks is experiencing left wrist soreness and was sent for an MRI before Thursday’s game against the Rays, manager...
MAY 13, 2021 • MLB.COM
Dealing with wrist soreness Hicks isn't starting Thursday's game against the Rays due to left wrist soreness, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports.
Impact Hicks returned from a shin injury Wednesday, but he's apparently been dealing with wrist soreness recently. The 31-year-old will undergo imaging to determine the extent of the injury, but manager Aaron Boone is hopeful that Hicks' issue isn't serious.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Thursday Hicks is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays.
Impact Hicks will get what looks like a maintenance day after he returned from a shin injury to start in Wednesday's 1-0 win, during which he went 0-for-2 with an RBI. Brett Gardner will spell Hicks in center field Thursday.
MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole strikes out 12 in eight innings, Yankees beat Rays 1-0
Gerrit Cole struck out 12 over eight stellar innings, Aaron Hicks had a sacrifice fly and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 1-0MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in action Wednesday Hicks (lower leg) is starting in center field and batting sixth Wednesday against the Rays.
Impact The 31-year-old was scratched from Tuesday's starting nine with a bruised right shin, but he'll rejoin the lineup after taking a day off to recover. Hicks is 10-for-27 with a 1.040 OPS over his past nine games.
MAY 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole expected to start for the Yankees against Rays
The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Wednesday and the Rays are expected to counter with Collin McHughMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Montgomery goes 6 strong innings, Yankees beat Rays 3-1
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Dealing with shin bruise Hicks' absence from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rays is due to a bruised right shin.
Impact Hicks fouled a ball off his shin Sunday against the Nationals and evidently isn't ready to play even after Monday's off day. He was originally listed as the center fielder before being scratched, with Brett Gardner sliding to center and Clint Frazier entering the lineup in left. As long as the issue doesn't turn out to be anything worse than a bruise, he shouldn't be in line for a lengthy absence.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from lineup Hicks was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's game against Tampa Bay, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports.
Impact The reason for the change is not yet clear, though it's potentially related to the foul ball he hit off his shin Sunday. Clint Frazier entered the lineup in his absence, starting in left field and pushing Brett Gardner to center.
MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yankees coaches Nevin, Willits test positive for coronavirus
New York Yankees third base coach Phil Nevin and first base coach Reggie Willits are away from the team after positive COVID-19 testsMAY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Stanton lifts Yanks to 2nd straight walk-off over Nats, 3-2
Giancarlo Stanton hit a game-ending single off Brad Hand in the ninth inning, and the New York Yankees beat Washington 3-2 for their second straight walk-off win over the NationalsMAY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Saturday Hicks isn't starting Saturday's game against Washington.
Impact Hicks had gone 5-for-10 with a double, three runs and two RBI in the last three games. Brett Gardner will take over in center field and bat fifth.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Friday Hicks (leg) is starting in center field and batting fifth Friday against Washington.
Impact The 31-year-old played through some leg cramping Thursday, and the issue won't affect his availability for Friday's contest. Hicks is 9-for-20 with a homer, two doubles, three walks, four RBI and five runs over his past six games.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
