Hicks was the No. 2 overall pick in the 2024 Rule 5 draft, with the Marlins plucking him from the Tigers organization and slotting him in the backup catcher role to start the season. With a .405 on-base percentage and .778 OPS over 1,097 plate appearances in the minors, he has always had decent offensive upside.

This year’s Tigers look like a legit threat to win it all. Meanwhile, the vibes are good in Queens and arm ailments have arrived even earlier this season compared to last for the defending champs.

Featured in this week’s MLB Power Rankings, the Dodgers are apparently doing a spin-off of “Final Destination,” Ryan Yarbrough is the Yankees’ savior, Cal Raleigh can’t stop hitting home runs, Jac Caglianone is finally here, the Rockies continue to make history in the wrong ways, and much more.