Aaron Hicks’ chances of returning for the postseason were written off by just about everyone but the center fielder after he was shut down from his throwing program last month.
But there was Hicks in center field during the Yankees’ workout in The Bronx on Thursday, now a legitimate option to make the ALCS roster despite not having played since Aug. 3 due to a right elbow flexor strain.
“Obviously, as good a player as he is, that’s exciting,’’ Aaron Boone said of the possibility of Hicks being an option. “So we’ll have some tough decisions here over the next 24 hours as we work this out, what kind of makes the most sense and we’ll try and make a sound one.