Hicks was scratched from the Orioles' lineup ahead of Thursday's game against the Yankees, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

It's unclear why Hicks was removed from Thursday's lineup, but the Orioles should provide reasoning relatively soon. In the meantime, Colton Cowser will slide over to center field, and Adam Frazier will start in left field while batting eighth.