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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers Roster: Yency Almonte Activated, Phil Bickford Placed On 15-Day Injured List
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Dodgers Roster: Yency Almonte Activated, Phil Bickford Placed On 15-Day Injured List

Matthew Moreno
September 28, 2022
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The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Yency Almonte prior to Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres, and placed Phil Bickford on the 15-day injured due to right shoulder fatigue.

Almonte had been out since Aug. 7 because of right elbow tightness. The expectation was he wouldn’t be out for an extended period, but the recovery took longer than anticipated. Almonte nevertheless continued with a throwing program after an encouraging MRI.

Prior to the injury, Almonte established himself as a high-leverage option out of the Dodgers bullpen. He’s appeared in 29 games and pitched to a 1.15 ERA, 3.26 FIP and 0.89 WHIP, while striking out 8.62 batters per nine innings.

Almonte had back-to-back scoreless appearances while on rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, then allowed two runs his last time out.

Prior to signing a Minor League contract with the Dodgers last offseason, Almonte had Major League experience with the Colorado Rockies over parts of four seasons from 2018-2021.

Bickford’s regular season comes to a close five days after giving up home run No. 700 to Albert Pujols.

“At first I was upset that I gave up a home run,” Bickford said that night. “And then when the crowd reacted and seeing all the smiles, it was a very special moment for MLB. And Albert Pujols is also one of the most amazing people I have ever met.

“After I got over the being upset again at the home run, towards the very end of it, it was obviously a very special moment.”

Bickford dealt with inconsistency throughout the season as he went 2-1 with a 4.72 ERA, 4.27 FIP and 1.09 WHIP over a career-high 60 appearances. Bickford is eligible to return and pitch in the playoffs.

Mark Prior: Yency Almonte key to Dodgers bullpen

When discussing Almonte’s rise and success earlier this season, pitching coach Mark Prior cited the right-hander as an important member of the Dodgers bullpen.

If Almonte is able to remain healthy and effective, he presumably would earn a spot on the Dodgers postseason roster. The club has plenty of depth in their bullpen but do face some uncertainty with Blake Treinen trying to return from a right shoulder injury.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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