John Hicks

John Hicks heads to bench on Sunday for Tigers

Detroit Tigers catcher John Hicks will not start Sunday's game versus the Oakland Athletics.

What It Means:

Hicks drew the start behind home plate on Saturday, but will be replaced by James McCann on Sunday, with the lefty Francisco Liriano on the mound for Detroit.

numberFire's models project Hicks for 15 runs, 5 home runs and 17 RBI, with a .256 average over 138 remaining plate appearances this season.