CINCINNATI — The New York Yankees cut struggling outfielder Aaron Hicks before Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Reds.
Hicks was designated for assignment to make room for outfielder Greg Allen, who was acquired in a trade with Boston on Friday.
Prior to today’s game, the Yankees made the following roster moves:
•Signed OF Greg Allen (#30) to a Major League contract and selected him to the active roster.
•Designated OF Aaron Hicks for assignment.The 33-year-old Hicks is batting .188 with a homer and five RBIs in 28 games this season.