The Yankees announced that they’ve activated outfielder Aaron Hicks from the disabled list and designated fellow outfielder Shane Robinson for assignment in a corresponding move. Hicks will return to the lineup tonight as the designated hitter for the Yanks.
The switch-hitting Hicks will be a welcome addition to the Yankees’ lineup. Hicks went 2-for-4 on Opening Day for the Yankees this season before surprisingly landing on the DL due to a strained intercostal muscle the following day. Last year, the 28-year-old former first-rounder slashed .266/.372/.475 with 15 homers and 10 steals in 361 plate appearances over the life of 88 games, but oblique strains on both his right and left sides hampered his ability to stay on the field. Nonetheless, Hicks demonstrated enough for the Yankees to consider him their primary center fielder heading into 2018, and he’ll likely reclaim that role moving forward.
As for the 33-year-old Robinson, he always looked to be a short-term add for the Yankees, though it likely still stings to be cut loose after reaching three times and swiping a base in his lone game with the Yankees. The speedy veteran’s contract was only selected Tuesday, and he went 1-for-3 with a couple of walks in last night’s emotionally charged game against the Red Sox.
Robinson has been up and down between the Majors and Triple-A for much of his pro career, appearing at the big league level in each of the past seven seasons but never reaching 200 plate appearances in a year. Overall, he’s a lifetime .227/.296/.297 hitter in the Majors and a .281/.341/.388 hitter in more than 1600 Triple-A plate appearances.
thegreatcerealfamine
Stay off the DL and add to a Yankees victory against the Sox tonight…
Bald Vinny
It’s not everyday a team can add a Hall Of Fame talent like Hicks.
GleyberDay25
This is true
qbass187
Maybe he can come get his A$$ kicked too.
Bocephus
Don’t go there q
driftcat28 2
Kelley lost that fight. Swung and hit the ground
qbass187
Kelly = Nolan Ryan > Austin = Robin Ventura
He put that punk in his place. That’s what happens when you go in spikes up. He’s lucky it wasn’t worse.
CubsRule08
Lol ok
jdgoat
Lmao did you even watch it? And even if you think Austin is a punk, you at least have to admit that Kelly is as well
GleyberDay25
What do you mean by too? Nobody on the Yankees have gotten their @$$ kicked yet
fasbal1
Shane Robinson was on yanks for 2 days, here’s 2k, thanks for your help..
Steve Adams
Almost 3k per day just at the pro-rated league minimum. Plus he’ll get paid at the MLB rate for the days he spends in DFA limbo. Not bad work.
mike156
You’d think this was such a crisis. Short term role, hopefully he hooks on with someone else, and I’d imagine he’s going to be very happy. for the dollars.
driftcat28 2
Probably minuscule but when they gave him #25 I thought he was going to be there a little longer. Normally players like him get random 60-90 numbers
Tiger_diesel92
He’s good defensively, offense it was getting there last year but he’s average as it is for offense. Defense is above average.
pasha2k
This will be the piece to put the Evil Empire over the top…..
PopeMarley
Nice to hear from the peanut gallery.
Begamin
go jump off a plane into a forest and disappear forever
PopeMarley
What flew up your skirt?
Weather Report of Atlanta
I don’t know his problem, but I’m flabbergasted that THE D.B. Cooper isn’t a Mariners fan.
Begamin
just making reference to DB Cooper, surprised you took it serious
Adam6710
Sarcasm aside, sometimes it’s a useful role-player or 4th outfielder that DOES make all the difference in championship season.
Adam6710
I’m sure the Sox players will take exception to the way he runs the bases, catches the ball, or smiles politely, and drill him in the backside and put him back on the DL.
srechter
You might get lambasted for this, but I found it hilarious
Adam6710
“if you can touch just one person in a lifetime and make a difference – you have succeeded.” – Ray Conniff.
ottomatic
Robinson didn’t start in last night’s game. He came in for Tyler Austin at the DH spot and walked in his only PA.
pasha2k
We all know the Evil Empire always win esp when they play dirty, way back!