John Hicks’ season is likely over.
After visiting Dr. William Meyers in Philadelphia on Wednesday afternoon, Hicks will undergo surgery to repair a bilateral core muscle defect in his abdominal wall, Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire said.
The recovery time for the injury is 3-6 weeks, Gardenhire said, meaning Hicks is likely out for the season. He was placed on the 10-day disabled list on Aug. 6 in Anaheim, after dealing with the issue for more than a month before.
“It is hard," Hicks said earlier in the week. "I mean, obviously, I want to be on the field but there comes a point where you gotta look yourself in the mirror and say, ‘Is this helping me or hurting me?