Wickander made his Major League debut with the Cleveland Indians on August 10, 1989.[3] He missed most of the 1990 season after breaking his elbow. In May 1991, he sought treatment for alcoholism and took a leave of absence to be treated in-patient at the Cleveland Clinic.[4][5] After being successfully discharged from treatment,[5] he pitched his first full Major League season in 1992. In May of the following year, he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds.[3]
Wickander started the 1994 season pitching in Taiwan but, after appearing in seven games, traveled back to the United States for the birth of his first child and did not return to Taiwan.[6]
After his playing career ended he spent several years in prison on drug and other related charges.[1]
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