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• John Hicks: Cut by Philadelphia

  07/11/2023 • By RotoWire

  The Phillies released Hicks on Saturday. After linking up with the Phillies on a minor-league deal during the offseason, Hicks had spent the entire 2023 campaign with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, hitting .206 with three home runs and 11 stolen bases across 206 plate appearances. While the 33-year-old could land another minor-league deal from an organization looking to add to its catcher depth, he'll have an uphill battle to reach the majors, where he hasn't appeared since 2021.

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• Phillies' John Hicks: Goes to minors camp

  03/27/2023 • By RotoWire

  The Phillies reassigned Hicks to minor-league camp Monday. Philadelphia sent out Hicks and Aramis Garcia in its latest round of roster cuts, leaving Garrett Stubbs (knee) and Rafael Marchan (wrist) as the lone catchers battling for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart behind JT Realmuto. Stubbs should have the edge on those duties if the knee injury he's been nursing since the World Baseball Classic doesn't prevent him being available for Opening Day, but if neither Stubbs nor Marchan can overcome their lingering health concerns, Hicks could end up being a late addition to the 26-man active roster.

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• Phillies' John Hicks: Inks minor-league deal with Philly

  11/18/2022 • By RotoWire

  Hicks signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Friday. The 33-year-old backstop hasn't seen extended action in the majors since 2019 with the Tigers, though he was able to put together a solid season for Triple-A Iowa last season with an .823 OPS. That being said, as long as J.T. Realmuto and Garrett Stubbs remain on the Phillies' big-league roster, it's hard to imagine HIcks getting any significant playing time in Philly.

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• Cubs' John Hicks: Gets off to nice start

  03/18/2022 • By RotoWire

  Hicks went 2-for-2 with a double, a solo home run and three RBI in Thursday's Cactus League game against the White Sox. Hicks, who is a non-roster invitee to camp, supplied all of the offense for the Cubs in this one. The 32-year-old probably won't be much of a fantasy factor this season, though a strong spring could potentially help him earn a bench spot in Chicago.

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• Cubs' John Hicks: Invited to camp

  03/13/2022 • By RotoWire

  Hicks is attending big-league spring training as a non-roster invitee, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports. This was expected after Hicks signed a minor-league deal with the Cubs back in January. The 32-year-old played in 10 games for the Rangers last season but saw more extensive work with the Tigers back in 2019, when he appeared in 95 games and hit 13 home runs. Hicks offers a little pop, but he likely won't play enough to be a fantasy factor in 2022.

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