Cody Bellinger caught in latest round of Dodgers’ camp cuts.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers re-assigned four players to their minor league camp: Catcher Shawn Zarraga, first baseman Cody Bellinger, infielder Brandon Hicks and outfielder Corey Brown.

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Dodgers sign Brandon Hicks to minor league contract with invitation to spring training.

Brandon Hicks

Brandon Hicks has eight career home runs, one of which came against Clayton Kershaw in May 2014. (Getty Images)

The Dodgers have signed veteran infielder Brandon Hicks to a minor-league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training. Hicks, 30, has played for the Braves, A’s, Mets and Giants since he made his major league debut in 2010.

Hicks has a .153 batting average in 340 career plate appearances, with experience at first base, second base, shortstop, third base and left field. One of his eight career home runs came in a May 2014 game at Dodger Stadium against Clayton Kershaw, in an eventual 7-4 loss to the Giants in 10 innings.

Hicks will wear number 15 in camp. Here’s the full list of Dodgers non-roster invitees with uniform numbers:

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