New Delhi, July 27 -- The Philadelphia Phillies have reacquired Brewer Hicklen from the Detroit Tigers in a trade for cash considerations. The move announced by Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski on Saturday (July 26) sees the 29-year-old outfielder return to the Phillies' organization, where he briefly played in 2023.

The Detroit Tigers, on the other hand, parted ways with Hicklen after designating him for assignment on July 23, 2025, to make room for pitcher Troy Melton. The cash considerations trade allows Detroit to clear roster space while giving Hicklen a fresh opportunity with a contender.

Brewer Hicklen, a Huntsville, Alabama native, brings a wealth of Minor League experience to the Phillies. Over his 755-...