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Yankees’ Aaron Boone to Aaron Hicks: Play better and you’ll play more

The Yankees opened up their 2023 season at home by taking two of three games from the San Francisco Giants. There were a lot of good things to take away from that performance as they prepared to host the Phillies in the Bronx. However, outfielder Aaron Hicks was left feeling confused and a little frustrated about his role on the squad.

He received just one at-bat during the Yankees’ three-game set. It was a pinch-hitting appearance during Saturday’s 7-5 loss. When asked about that by Brendan Kuty of The Athletic, here’s part of what he said:

I have no idea what my role is.