The Yankees cut struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks before Saturday's game against the Reds.
cut struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks before Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Hicks was designated for assignment to make room for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired in a trade with Boston on Friday.•Signed OF Greg Allen to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.The 33-year-old Hicks is batting .188 with a homer and five RBIs in 28 games this season. He agreed to a $70 million, seven-year contract with New York in February 2019.in November 2015. He is a .230 hitter with 101 homers and 356 RBIs in 898 career games.
The Yankees traded minor league right-hander Diego Hernández and cash considerations to the Red Sox for Allen. The 30-year-old Allen is beginning his second stint with New York after appearing in 15 games with the Yankees in 2021. He also has played with Cleveland, San Diego and Pittsburgh during his six big league seasons.© 2023 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.Please enter email address to continue
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