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Orioles sign former Yankees OF Aaron Hicks, place Cedric Mullins on 10-day injured list

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Posted at 4:18 PM, May 30, 2023
and last updated 2023-05-30 16:18:10-04

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles have signed outfielder Aaron Hicks to a Major League contract, the team announced Tuesday.

The former Yankees outfielder joins the team after Cedric Mullins, who suffered a right groin strain, was placed on the 10-day injured list.

Hicks played in 28 games for the Yankees making 15 starts in left field and five in center field.

He tallied .188/.263/.261 with two doubles, one home run, nine runs scored, five RBI, and seven walks.

Hicks ranked in the top 11% of the majors in Statcast Arm Strength with a 90.8 miles per hour average on the top 10% of his throws.

He is set to make his debut with the Orioles in their Tuesday night match-up against the Cleveland Guardians and will wear number 34.