“It Was a Difficult Role..”: Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Reveals Secret Details About Interaction With Outcast Aaron Hicks After Tough DFA Decision

In one of the most recent news, the New York Yankees have designated Aaron Hicks for assignment. The 33- year -old will leave the franchise in the fifth year of his seven contracts, which he signed in 2019. This move will end a disappointing spell Hicks faced at the Yankees since his return from the injury. And as per multiple reports, Greg Allen will replace Hickes in the squad, whom the Yankees have signed from the Boston Red Sox.

Amidst the reactions to this news, Aaron Boone, the manager of the New York Yankees, shared his response. He answered some crucial questions which have been raised by this sudden decision.

Aaron Boone had a Somber conversation with Aaron Hicks

Hicks has been with the Yankees since 2016. Aaron Boone, the manager, had a conversation with the player on his departure. Greg Joyce, who covers the Yankees, shared Boone’s response on his Twitter handle. He reported that Boone had a somber conversation with Hicks regarding the decision. Joyce wrote, ” Aaron Boone said he had a “somber” conversation with Aaron Hicks today.” 

He also quoted Boone on whether Hicks’s frustration played a part in the move. Joyce shared, “Look, I think it was it was a difficult role for him, to get there & to accept & to thrive in. That played a factor probably.”

Considering his continuous poor outings, this decision was probably due for a long time. His performances with the bat were not up to the mark. Having played 28 games this season, Hicks has only nine runs at an average of 0.188. His OPS has dropped below  0.600, making the situation more unfavorable for his stay at the Yankees.

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A tenure that was filled with highs and lows

Aaron Hicks signed for the Yankees after a brilliant 2015 season with the Minnesota Twins. He had a decent 2016 season, but after that, he played well. Hicks reached the highs of his career in the 2018 season, finishing it with 90 runs at an average of 0.248 and 27 home runs to his name.

His contribution helped him get an extension of seven years. But the situation has not been the same since then. Hicks is now looking to move on from this and play his part wherever his fate takes him. Will he play for any other team this season or later? Only time will tell.

What do you make of the story? Which team should sign the player? Let us know in the comments below!

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