Kickham was outrighted to Triple-A Oklahoma City after clearing waivers Thursday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Los Angeles booted Kickham off its 40-man roster earlier this week to open up a spot for Phil Bickford, whom the club claimed off waivers from Milwaukee. Kickham will slot into the rotation at Oklahoma City, with his first start for the affiliate coming Saturday in Round Rock.

Kickham was designated for assignment Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Kickham made a one appearance during his brief time in the big leagues, allowing three runs on five hits in two innings of work. The 32-year-old now owns a 10.10 ERA and 2.09 WHIP through 46.1 career big-league innings, so he's unlikely to generate much interest on the waiver wire.

Kickham had his contract selected by the Dodgers on Sunday, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old missed out on the Opening Day roster, but he'll join the club a month into the season with Dustin May (arm) landing on the injured list. Kickham appeared in six games for Boston in 2020 and surrendered 12 runs on 21 hits with a 17:5 K:BB over 14 innings.

The Dodgers reassigned Kickham to their minor-league camp Tuesday, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kickham made his first big-league appearances since 2014 last season with the Red Sox. Though he struck out 17 batters over 14 innings, he was also hit hard by the opposition, surrendering 12 earned runs on 21 hits (including six home runs). The Dodgers recognized enough potential in Kickham to sign him to a minor-league deal this winter, but he'll need to impress at Triple-A Oklahoma City before getting a look in the deep Los Angeles bullpen.

Kickham signed with the Dodgers as a non-roster invitee Tuesday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 32-year-old threw his first big-league innings since 2014 last year, though they weren't particularly good ones. In 14 frames for the Red Sox, he allowed 12 runs and gave up six homers. He won't be a favorite to win a roster spot this spring.

Kickham became a free agent Monday after being outrighted off Boston's big-league roster, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old lefty made his first big-league appearances since 2014 last season, though he didn't do much with the opportunity, struggling to a 7.71 ERA in 14 innings of work. His 24.3 percent strikeout rate and 7.1 percent walk rate were both solid marks, however, suggesting that he could still be useful to a major-league team next season if he can trim his unsustainably poor 3.9 HR/9.

Kickham is expected to move to the bullpen after manager Ron Roenicke didn't name him as a starter for any of the Red Sox's final five games of the season, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

EDGE Analysis

Chris Mazza was awarded a start over Kickham in Friday's series opener in Atlanta, while Nick Pivetta earned another nod for Sunday's finale versus the Braves after tossing five innings of one-run ball in his team debut Tuesday. Kickham hasn't been especially effective in his two spot starts and two long-relief appearances, giving up 11 runs on 18 hits and three walks over 11.2 innings.

Kickham (1-1) allowed six runs on seven hits (two home runs) while striking out three across 2.2 innings Wednesday as he took the loss against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Kickham was unable to keep the ball in the park as he surrendered a two-run homer to Garrett Cooper in the first and got taken yard again by Jorge Alfaro to cap off a four-run third inning for the Marlins. The 32-year-old's ERA ballooned to an 8.49, though he does have a 15:3 K:BB across 11.2 innings. It's unclear at the moment if manager Ron Roenicke has plans for Kickham to start again or if he'll return to a long-relief role out of the bullpen moving forward.

Kickham will start Wednesday against the Marlins.

EDGE Analysis

Kickham was rewarded with a second start after his effort last week against the Rays. In what was his first MLB start since 2013, he struck out eight across four innings.

Kickham allowed two earned runs on three hits and one walk while striking out eight across four innings Thursday against the Rays. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Kickham surrendered a pair of solo home runs, but also racked up 14 swinging strikes on 65 total pitches. This was his longest outing since joining the big-league club, though he's struck out 12 hitters in nine innings of work. If Kickham remains in the rotation, he'll have the chance to work five innings for the first time this season. However, his future usage is unclear as Boston continues to shuffle their rotation.