So much for that plan.
Aaron Hicks was supposed to come in and provide the Yankees with depth, both at the plate — where he hits from both sides — and in the outfield — where he can play all three positions.
It’s why they got him from the Twins this offseason and why manager Joe Girardi raised some eyebrows by benching Brett Gardner in Tuesday’s season opener against Houston lefty Dallas Keuchel.
None of those traits were on display in a 5-3 loss at Yankee Stadium.
Instead, he misplayed a Jose Altuve liner to left that went for a leadoff double in the fourth, and led to the Astros’ first run.