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3 Aaron Hicks landing spots for Yankees fans to laugh at

By Kevin Henry

Apr 12, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) misses a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (not pictured) during the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks (31) misses a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians left fielder Steven Kwan (not pictured) during the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Miami Marlins center fielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports /

Potential Aaron Hicks landing spot: Miami Marlins

Entering Sunday’s play, the Marlins need some help in center field. Jazz Chisholm Jr. was supposed to be the answer in Miami in center field, but he is out an expected four to six weeks with turf toe. The move from infield to outfield hasn’t exactly been smooth for Chisholm, who is slashing just .229/.291/.403 in 159 plate appearances before the injury.

Despite landing on the cover of MLB The Show 23, Chisholm hasn’t lived up to the hype so far this season, one of the big reasons why the Marlins are tied with the San Diego Padres for dead last among MLB teams in center field bWAR at minus-0.6. Garrett Hampson isn’t the answer there either, so could Hicks be a fit for the Marlins?

When Chisholm returns, he could also return to the infield and Miami could allow Hicks to roam the outfield. Again, like we discussed with San Diego, the Marlins would be taking a chance on Hicks continuing to show his recent hitting to make an impact, but Miami needs to figure out something in center field. The timing might be right for both Hicks and the Marlins.

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