Hicks sent to Triple-A: The Oakland Athletics optioned new third baseman Brandon Hicks to Triple-A Sacramento on Thursday. Hicks was claimed off waivers by the Athletics on Tuesday. (Updated 03/15/2012)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 5/24/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Hicks spent most of the 2011 season at Triple-A Gwinnett and hit .252 with 18 homers and 50 RBI in 104 games. Hicks, 26, is unlikely to make much of an impact for Oakland this season and should be left untouched in all Fantasy formats. (Updated 03/15/2012).
02/02/2012 06:55 2012 Fantasy outlooks: Atlanta Braves
Last season was especially painful for the Braves -- really just the final month. But Atlanta brings back a stable of Fantasy heavy-hitters and our Scott White says now all they need is a bit of better luck in his team outlook.