Aaron Hicks: Everything you need to know

The Angels released Hicks on Wednesday. After being DFA'd by the Angels on Monday, Hicks will now enter the open market and attempt to latch on with another organization. The 34-year-old outfielder slashed .140/.222/.193 across 63 plate appearances with Los Angeles, though he figures to have little trouble securing at least a minor-league deal with a team in need of organizational depth.

The Angels designated Hicks for assignment Monday. Hicks has had a rough start to the season, slashing .140/.222/.193 with one home run and five RBI. Over his last seven appearances, Hicks has gone 1-for-19 with two runs, one RBI, two walks and eight strikeouts. In a corresponding move, the Angels selected the contract of Cole Tucker.

Hicks is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports. Hicks finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games and may be viewed as a part-time player at this time in the wake of his rough start to the season. Over 48 plate appearances with the Angels, Hicks is slashing .159/.229/.227 with a career-worst 31.2 percent strikeout rate.