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It takes quite a bit of pain tolerance to require Tommy John surgery and still play during the postseason when fatigue has set in, and baseball is at its most intense. Immediately following the New York Yankees‘ elimination from the ALCS in 2019, Hicks succumbed to surgery to repair his elbow ligament.
This offseason, Hicks has spent his days recovering while the Yankees begin spring training with a fresh crop of outfielders. It’s expected that veteran leader, Brett Gardner, will supplement Hicks’ loss until his return in August (projected).
The next steps in his recovery rely on his progress, but he’s hoping to begin throwing in the coming weeks.