DUNEDIN, Fla. -- New York Yankees centerfielder Aaron Hicks took himself out of the lineup for Monday's series opener between the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays at TD Ballpark in the wake of the unrest in Minneapolis after the police shooting of Daunte Wright on Sunday night
During his pregame media availability, manager Aaron Boone said designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton was also considering sitting the game out but the slugger ended up playing Monday night.
"With all that's going on in Minneapolis, he's having a tough time right now," Boone said.