Aaron Hicks Season Likely Done for Yankees After Being Transferred to 60-Day IL
By Parker White
On Saturday, the New York Yankees announced that center fielder Aaron Hicks has been transferred to the 60-day injured list after reinstating right-handed pitcher David Hale from the 60-day IL.
For Hicks, this obviously is not good news.
Prior to tonight’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 28, 2019
- Reinstated RHP David Hale from the 60-day IL.
- Transferred OF Aaron Hicks to the 60-day IL.
Hicks, who has played in only 59 games this season, has been out with a flexor strain and his season appeared to be in jeopardy when manager Aaron Boone revealed a setback earlier in the month.
Now, the thought of him returning seems to be over. While it comes at a loss, the Yankees do get a veteran pitcher, whose had some good moments this year, off the shelf.
Yankees announce they reinstated pitcher David Hale from the 60-day injured list and transferred outfielder Aaron Hicks to the 60-day IL. https://t.co/m2RbDOe4Vm
— Marly Rivera (@MarlyRiveraESPN) September 28, 2019
David Hale has made 19 appearances for the Yankees this year, posting a 2.89 ERA with 22 strikeouts over 37.1 innings. However, he landed on the IL with a back injury and then suffered a setback with a knee injury.
Hicks barely contributed this year because of injury, so his loss isn't as doom and gloom as it would've been in 2018 when he had a career year.