New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Aaron Hicks will likely hit leadoff for the team this season, though Aaron Judge could be used against some left-handers.
Brett Gardner hit in the leadoff spot for most of 2018.
Hicks, 29, hit .248/.366/.467 with 27 home runs and 79 runs batted in last season.
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