The Dodgers announced an unexpected roster move ahead of the series opener against the Houston Astros. Reliever Phil Bickford was activated off the 15-day injured list. In order to make room for the right-hander, lefty Alex Vesia was optioned to Triple-A for the second time this season.
The Dodgers have activated RHP Phil Bickford and optioned LHP Alex Vesia to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) June 24, 2023Bickford comes off the IL after spending the better part of the last three weeks there nursing a lower back issue.