"Hicklen is entering his age-30 season, and he has appeared in 10 career Major League games spread out over three of the last four MLB seasons. His most recent cup of coffee in the Show consisted of a single game with the Tigers in 2025, after Detroit acquired the outfielder from (appropriately enough) the Brewers right at the very start of the season. The Tigers designated Hicklen for assignment and subsequently traded to the Phillies in late July, and Philadelphia didn't promote Hicklen up to their active roster before season's end."
"Newly-acquired utilityman Mauricio Dubon will get some time in the Braves' outfield, and Michael Siani and are the top backup outfield options slated for bench duty. Further down the depth chart, however, the Braves don't have any outfielders in their farm system with any big league experience, so even Hicklen's modest 10-game resume could give him a leg up over the competition"
Brewer Hicklen signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves, likely including a Spring Training invitation. He enters his age-30 season with 10 career Major League games across three of the last four seasons and a single MLB appearance with Detroit in 2025. The Tigers designated him for assignment, traded him to Philadelphia, and the Phillies did not promote him before season's end; he then elected minor league free agency. The Braves have Mauricio Dubon and Michael Siani as primary outfield options but lack experienced outfielders in the minors, giving Hicklen a potential edge. He owns a .240/.346/.464 Triple-A slash line over 1,731 plate appearances, though he hit .221/.318/.403 in 393 PA in 2025.
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