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How the Rays’ deadline risk paid off big time — as the Yankees stayed quiet

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Sanchez, M. W. (2026, October 8). How the Rays’ deadline risk paid off big time — as the Yankees stayed quiet. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/07/sports/rays-took-liam-hicks-risk-yankees-wouldnt-and-its-a-big-reason-why-they-are-here/

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The Tampa Bay Rays significantly improved their catching position by acquiring Liam Hicks from the Miami Marlins on August 3, just before the trade deadline. Hicks, a second-year player who was performing well in Miami, became an immediate asset for the Rays, replacing Hunter Feduccia as part of a left-handed hitting platoon with Nick Fortes. In his first season with the Rays, Hicks batted .288 and had an impressive on-base plus slugging (OPS) percentage of .819 over 41 games. This strategic move contrasts with the New York Yankees' inactivity during the same period, highlighting how the Rays’ bold decision paid off big time by strengthening their team's performance.

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At catcher, the Rays took a risk that the Yankees did not. asserted

Yankees → take → risk

Hitting sixth and behind the plate Wednesday was Liam Hicks, who has been excellent since arriving from the Marlins at the Aug. 3 trade deadline. asserted

who → hit → deadline

Access the Yankees beat like never before Don’t miss Greg Joyce’s text messages from The Bronx and beyond — he’s giving Sports+ subscribers the inside buzz on the Yankees. asserted

he → access → Yankees

NowHicks, a second-year catcher who was enjoying a breakout season in Miami, was shipped across Florida and instantly turned a middling position for the Rays into a strength, replacing Hunter Feduccia as the lefty-hitting platoon partner with Nick Fortes and batting .288 with an .819 OPS in 41 games to finish the season. asserted

who → enjoy → season

How the Rays’ deadline risk paid off big time — as the Yankees stayed quiet

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