The Brewers optioned Hicklen to Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
The Brewers recalled Hicklen from Triple-A Nashville on Sunday.
The Brewers selected Hicklen's contract and optioned him to Triple-A Nashville on Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
Hicklen signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Tuesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.
The Phillies acquired Hicklen from the Royals on Wednesday.
Hicklen (elbow) has appeared in six games and has gone 3-for-18 with two doubles and a 3:8 BB:K since being activated from Triple-A Omaha's 7-day injured list April 25.
Hicklen will miss eight weeks with a right elbow strain, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The Royals returned Hicklen to Triple-A Omaha following Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Blue Jays.
The Royals selected Hicklen's contract from Triple-A Omaha on Thursday.
Hicklen was returned to Triple-A Omaha on Monday.