Brewer Hicklen News: Kicked off 40-man roster

The Brewers designated Hicklen for assignment Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Hicklen was a casualty of the Brewers needing to free up space on their 40-man roster leading up to Thursday's season opener versus the Yankees. The 29-year-old outfielder has a good chance of passing through waivers unclaimed and remaining in the organization.