Brewer

Hicklen

Hicklen bolsters Atlanta’s outfield depth behind Ronald Acuña Jr., Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar heading into next season after spending time with the Phillies, Tigers and Brewers this past season. The 29-year-old got into one contest for Detroit and picked up his first big-league hit during that one. He’s likely ticketed for Triple-A Gwinnett, but figures to compete for a bench spot in spring training.

Hicklen had been designated for assignment earlier in the week but he passed through waivers unclaimed and will continue to function as extra outfield depth for the Phillies for the time being. The 29-year-old has hit .221/.318/.403 with 16 homers, 56 RBI and 25 stolen bases in 340 plate appearances at the Triple-A level on the season.

Hicklen loses his spot on Philadelphia’s 40-man roster with the club needing to bring up infielder Rafael Lantigua as emergency infield depth. The 29-year-old has spent the last few weeks at Triple-A Lehigh Valley after coming over from the Tigers in a late-July trade.

Hicklen heads to Triple-A Lehigh Valley as additional outfield depth for Philadelphia leading into next week’s trade deadline. The 29-year-old was jettisoned from Detroit’s 40-man roster earlier this week. He went 2-for-3 with a stolen base back on May 8 during his lone game in the majors this season.

Hicklen was removed from Detroit’s 40-man roster on Wednesday to make room for pitching prospect Troy Melton. The 29-year-old outfielder got into one game for the Tigers back on May 8, going 2-for-3 with a stolen base.

As expected, Hicklen gets sent right back to Triple-A Toledo to make room for the activation of John Brebbia on Friday. The 29-year-old outfielder collected a couple of hits and swiped a base as the Tigers crushed the Rockies in the second game of their doubleheader on Thursday. He should get another chance with the big league club before the season is through.

The 29-year-old outfielder was recalled prior to the second game of Thursday’s doubleheader and made the most of his opportunity. He reached on an infield single in the third inning that loaded the bases, then came around to score on a three-run double by Gleyber Torres. Hicklen singled to center in his next at-bat and swiped second base before being stranded there. He’s probably heading back to Triple-A Toledo after the game so the team can activate John Brebbia from the injured list on Friday, but for at least one day Hicklen got to feel like a true big leaguer.

The 29-year-old outfielder will add a fresh body for the nightcap of Thursday’s doubleheader against the Rockies. Hicklen was up with the big league club for two games in early April but did not make an appearance.

Hicklen’s stay with the big league club lasted just two games — neither of which he appeared in. He’ll continue to bide his time at the Triple-A level until he’s needed once more. The expectation is that Gleyber Torres will be joining the team in Minneapolis and will be activated from the injured list prior to Friday’s game.

The Tigers acquired Hicklen from the Brewers in March, and he’s gone 5-for-21 with four runs scored and two steals in five games in Triple-A. He should be mainly a bench option in Detroit with Manuel Margot landing on the IL.