May 23rd, 2021 at 12:47 pm 
by Ron Cervenka The Dodgers have called right-handed pitcher Phil Bickford from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed right-handed pitcher Jimmy Nelson on the 10-day injured list with right forearm inflammation, retroactive May 21.
Bickford, 25, was claimed by the Dodgers on May 3 and has appeared in five games for Triple-A Oklahoma City, posting a 1-0 record with a 5.40 ERA (3 ER/5.0 IP) and 12 strikeouts. He has appeared in two Major League games in his career, allowing six runs on six hits in 2.0 innings with the Brewers (2020-21). The right-hander was originally drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round (18th overall) of the 2015 First Year Player Draft out of the College of Southern Nevada. The former Oaks Christian High School standout has posted an 12-8 record with a 3.03 ERA (78 ER/231.2 IP) and 289 strikeouts in six minor league seasons.
Nelson, 31, has appeared in 16 games for the Dodgers, posting a 1-1 record with a 2.41 ERA (5 ER/18.2 IP) and 30 strikeouts. He made his lone start of the season for the Dodgers on May 16, going 1.2 innings of scoreless baseball against the Marlins, and has not allowed a run in his last seven appearances (9.1 IP). He is in his seventh Major League season and is a combined 34-47 with a 4.17 ERA (302 ER/652.0 IP) in 135 games (108 starts).
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Dodgers should not use Bauer in the 2 game Houston series. His pitch count was 126 against SF. A bullpen game should be in order for the second game in Houston. Using Bauer against SF in the upcoming series is more important and a two game plus swing in the standings if we win his game.Revenge is sweet,but not at the expense of a possible win against SF
I noticed the top of the number “52” on Bickford’s back flipping in the wind during his appearance yesterday. Perhaps Mitch Poole will be able to complete the tack stitching during the off day today.
Bickford’s stuff looks good.
Every time I see the number 52 on a Dodgers uniform, I think of Tim Crews and his tragic death.