New York Yankees cut struggling OF Aaron Hicks
CINCINNATI (AP) — The New York Yankees minimize struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks earlier than Saturday’s sport towards the Cincinnati Reds.
Hicks was designated for task to make room for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired in a commerce with Boston on Friday.
The 33-year-old Hicks is batting .188 with a homer and 5 RBIs in 28 video games this season. He agreed to a $70 million, seven-year contract with New York in February 2019.
Hicks broke into the majors with Minnesota in 2013. He was traded to New York in November 2015. He is a .230 hitter with 101 homers and 356 RBIs in 898 profession video games.
Yankees supervisor Aaron Boone described his discuss with Hicks as “quiet” and “somber.”
“This is family,” Boone mentioned. “You go through everything with these guys. Obviously, with Aaron, some ups and downs. He’s had some really good seasons. It wasn’t an easy conversation to have, but one we felt was necessary.”
The Yankees traded minor league right-hander Diego Hernández and money issues to the Red Sox for Allen.
The 30-year-old Allen is starting his second stint with New York after showing in 15 video games with the Yankees in 2021. He additionally has performed with Cleveland, San Diego and Pittsburgh throughout his six huge league seasons.
