Bickford was added to the Brewers' 60-man roster Thursday.
Although he hasn't progressed past High-A Carolina, Bickford was a non-roster invitee during spring training, where he tossed 3.2 hitless innings over four appearances while striking out eight. The right-hander will attempt to build on his momentum from the spring against some of the team's top prospects at the alternate training site, but he's unlikely to join the conversation for a spot in the majors this year.