Phillies recalled LHP Antonio Bastardo from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bastardo has been riding the Lehigh-to-Philadelphia express all season. He's posted a 5.54 ERA in 17 appearances for the Phillies and will probably stick with the club for the rest of the season as an extra lefty.

Phillies optioned LHP Antonio Bastardo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

That means the struggling J.C. Romero is the only left-handed reliever in the Phillies' bullpen. That won't last. It also means that Domonic Brown will remain on the active roster for now. We're thinking that won't last much longer, either.

Phillies recalled LHP Antonio Bastardo from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bastardo had a rough time in his first trip through the majors this season, psoting a 5.11 ERA in 16 appearances. But he's rattled off 13 2/3 scoreless frames down on the farm and the Phillies hope he can be a reliable reliever down the stretch. He will operate mostly in long relief.

The Phillies are expected to call up left-hander Antonio Bastardo before Tuesday's game against the Dodgers.

Bastardo will work in relief against a lefty-heavy Dodgers team. The southpaw has allowed zero runs and only four hits in 13 2/3 innings this season at Triple-A Lehigh Valley with an incredible 21/3 K/BB ratio.

Phillies activated LHP Antonio Bastardo from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bastardo has been sidelined since mid-June with left elbow ulnar neuritis and still has some mechanical issues to work through. He's made 16 appearances in the big leagues this year and has a 5.16 ERA to show for it.

Antonio Bastardo (elbow) struck out two batters during a scoreless rehab inning on Monday at Single-A Clearwater.

That'll do. Bastardo hit the disabled list on June 17 with left elbow ulnar neuritis and is aiming to return shortly after the All-Star break. He had a 5.16 ERA over 16 relief appearances before the diagnosis.

Antonio Bastardo (elbow) is slated to throw a bullpen session on Saturday.

Bastardo posted a 5.16 ERA over 16 relief appearances before going on the DL with left elbow ulnar neuritis on June 17. There's no timetable for his return.

Antonio Bastardo (elbow) began a throwing program on Monday.

The 24-year-old left-hander was placed on the disabled list on June 17 after being diagnosed with left elbow ulnar neuritis. Bastardo had a 5.11 ERA in 16 appearances before the elbow issue put him out. He's probably at least two weeks from returning to the Phils.

Phillies placed LHP Antonio Bastardo on the 15-day disabled list with left elbow ulnar neuritis.

Bastardo has a 5.11 ERA over 16 appearances this season. He has allowed six runs over seven innings (7.71 ERA) since being recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on May 15.

Phillies recalled LHP Antonio Bastardo from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The Phils have been a little desperate for bullpen depth since Brad Lidge was diagnosed with elbow inflammation five days ago. Bastardo will provide that, and Lidge was placed on the disabled list in a corresponding move. The lefty has a 1.69 ERA in seven major league appearances this year.

Phillies optioned LHP Antonio Bastardo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bastardo was cleared in order to make room on the 25-man roster for Monday's starter Joe Blanton. The 24-year-old southpaw has a 1.69 ERA over seven appearances with the Fightins this season.

Phillies recalled LHP Antonio Bastardo from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Bastardo was just optioned out Thursday to make room for Brad Lidge's return. He gets a reprieve because of Ryan Madson's injury.

Phillies optioned LHP Antonio Bastardo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

He was cleared in anticipation of Brad Lidge being activated from the disabled list on Friday. The 24-year-old left-hander had allowed one run over 5 1/3 innings (1.69 ERA) so far this season.