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Yankees: 3 contracts that could ruin the team’s future

By Derek McAdam

New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman. (Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports)
New York Yankees General Manager Brian Cashman. (Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – JUNE 09: Aaron Hicks #31 of the New York Yankees runs out an RBI double scoring Cameron Maybin #38 to take the lead d10 against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on June 09, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

3. Aaron Hicks

Contract: 7 years, $70 million

Although Hicks’ contract is not lucrative in terms of AAV, it could hurt the Yankees in the long run. Hicks is tied to the club until at least 2025. There is a club option for the 2026 season.

Hicks is currently recovering from Tommy John Surgery. He is the second Yankee position player to have the surgery in the last two seasons after Didi Gregorius had it last year.

Hicks is one of the few left-handed bats in the Yankees lineup and has found modest success at Yankee Stadium. His contract is not as bad as it seems to be, but he has had trouble staying healthy.

Since the beginning of the 2018 season, Hicks has had three separate IL stints and would be missing a good portion of the 2020 season had it started on time. If the Yankees were looking to trade him, teams may not be willing to take him given that history.

Yankees’ stud prospect Jasson Dominguez seems likely to replace Hicks within the next few years, but the question is if they will be able to unload his contract when that time comes with several years remaining.

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