The Yankees announced they designated outfielder Aaron Hicks for assignment on Saturday despite the outfielder having two and a half years left on his contract. The move was made to make room for Greg Allen, whom the team acquired from the Red Sox on Friday.
Hicks, who New York originally acquired from the Twins before the 2016 season, broke out with New York in 2017 and compiled a .819 OPS in 337 games from 2017 to ’20. He also established himself as a stable center fielder for the Yankees during that span.
Prior to today’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
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•Signed OF Greg Allen (#30) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
•Designated OF Aaron Hicks for assignment.
