The Los Angeles Angels have signed outfielder Aaron Hicks to a one-year deal for the league minimum of $740,000. Hicks, who was released by the Yankees last year, is still being paid by the Yankees through 2025. The Angels' addition of Hicks adds depth to their outfield, potentially impacting the playing time of other outfielders like Jo Adell. Hicks expressed that the opportunity to play every day and be close to his family in California influenced his decision to join the Angels.
not that things can't change in a year, but Sam wrote this in May of 2023 and the Angels appear to be squeezing Adell's PT in favor of Aaron Hicks, despite Adell having no options: https://t.co/xsqTT37qcG https://t.co/Vt1fHF9UaX https://t.co/6392MysLJp
Four options: A) They’re just gonna rotate players through the DH spot, which would get Hicks everyday playing time. B) They’re gonna trade one of Moniak/Ward. C) Perry lied to Hicks to get him to sign with the #Angels. D) They say plans change if Beli or JDM fall in their laps. https://t.co/R8TseZVHpj
Four options: A) They’re just gonna rotate players through the DH spot, which would get Hicks everyday plating time. B) They’re gonna trade one of Moniak/Ward. C) Perry lied to Hicks to get him to sign with the #Angels. D) They say plans change if Beli or JDM fall in their laps. https://t.co/R8TseZVHpj
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Aaron Hicks on why he chose the #Angels: "As far as fit goes, I think that the opportunity to come here and play pretty much every single day, to be able to play all three positions and also at the same time for me be close to my family in California."
Aaron Hicks said it’s been communicated to him that he’ll be an everyday player for the Angels. He said he expects to play all three outfield spots and DH from time to time.
Yankees paying for Aaron Hicks’ Angels contract as outfielder finds new team https://t.co/SrG39W0JvM https://t.co/xWUJ8KIepE
The #Angels signed veteran OF Aaron Hicks to a one-year, $740K deal to add depth and some insurance in case of injury. It could also push erstwhile top OF prospect Jo Adell, who is out of options entering this make-or-break season, further to the margins. https://t.co/XOEEWxxUMr
The #Angels added Aaron Hicks to an already crowded outfield mix by signing him to a one-year deal for the league minimum. More on the move and the ramifications it could have on Jo Adell, who is out of Minor League options: https://t.co/VxTUgqdpCB
Aaron Hicks can use the Yankees’ money to move back home. The outfielder has agreed to a major league deal with the Angels, according to a report. @GaryHPhillips https://t.co/NnWelOscwC
Aaron Hicks is headed to the @Angels where he will look to continue the success he had with the @Orioles #FTLive reacts to the breaking news! https://t.co/J3lc62JgoU
The Angels have added Aaron Hicks, giving them five major league outfielders. It could free up a trade, or, given the questions surrounding Jo Adell's development, provide some important depth. ... https://t.co/w7gvCJBvTi
The Angels DFA’d reliever Kolton Ingram to make room for Aaron Hicks.
OFFICIAL: The Angels have agreed to a one-year contract with OF Aaron Hicks. https://t.co/xgmoDNecAZ
Aaron Hicks and the Angels reportedly agree to a deal, per @Feinsand https://t.co/E07IIoGagy
#Angels not making life any easier for erstwhile top prospect Jo Adell, who is out of options this season. They have added veteran OF Aaron Hicks, the former Long Beach Wilson HS star, on a major league-minimum deal and now have five OFs: Trout, Ward, Moniak, Adell, Hicks.
Aaron Hicks is in agreement with the Angels as @JeffFletcherOCR reported. Will get $740K from LAA. The NYY responsible for $8.76M in 2024, plus $9.5M in 2025 and $1M on a buyout for 2026
Angels, OF Aaron Hicks agree to deal, per https://t.co/Z3s2EpgF39's @Feinsand. https://t.co/2anyWaKoCc
Since Aaron Hicks could only sign for the league minimum, his criteria for choosing a team likely came down to playing time + best fit. Maybe he just really wanted to be an Angel, but it may be an indication of them guaranteeing him more PAs— which could mean more moves to come.
Angels sign Aaron Hicks to major league deal https://t.co/2IyrMXjUQc
Report: Angels agree to MLB deal with Hicks https://t.co/Bswe0IhWww
The #Angels are set to add Aaron Hicks to their OF mix along with Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, Mickey Moniak and Jo Adell. Hicks struggled with the Yankees last season but bounced back with the Orioles, hitting .275/.381/.425 with seven homers and 31 RBIs in 65 games. https://t.co/dNzaA1DOUG
Can confirm that the Angels have signed OF Aaron Hicks. @JeffFletcherOCR first reported. This changes the dynamic of the Angels’ outfield. The four spots seemingly belonged to Trout, Ward, Moniak and Adell. Now, the OF has more depth. But also some decisions this spring.
Aaron Hicks has agreed to a deal with the Angels, per source. Los Angeles will pay him the minimum, as the Yankees are still covering the remainder of his contract. @JeffFletcherOCR was on it.
Per @jonbecker_, Aaron Hicks has to sign for the league minimum ($740k) because he’s still being paid by the Yankees. So a low cost add for the #Angels. Hicks had a 109 wRC+ in 312 PAs last season. https://t.co/Rscu8HNYPM
The Angels add Aaron Hicks https://t.co/woi82F5oQP
There’s a chance the #Angels may only be paying Aaron Hicks the league minimum ($740k) because he’s being paid by the Yankees. That was the case last year when he signed with Baltimore, but not 100% sure it that’s still the case. https://t.co/Rscu8HNYPM
Angels Agree To Deal With Aaron Hicks https://t.co/3gOlhCCImt https://t.co/lZO1sFcW8i
Source: the Angels have agreed to a deal with OF Aaron Hicks, who is still being paid by the Yankees through 2025. He was released last year. Now retiring to my vacation.