BY SCOTT LAUBERSo, Antonio Bastardo saw team physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti earlier today, and late tonight, the Phillies have placed Bastardo on the 15-day disabled list with a posterior shoulder strain. There's no word on the extent of the injury or how long Bastardo will be sidelined.
Lefty reliever Sergio Escalona has been recalled from Class AAA Lehigh Valley and will meet the team in Atlanta. It marks the fifth call-up for Escalona, who is the most frequent traveler on the Turnpike between Allentown and Philly.
Still no word on which pitcher will take Bastardo's spot in the rotation and start Thursday night, but Carlos Carrasco and Drew Carpenter remain the top candidates. Last season, when J.A. Happ made a late-season start against the Braves, he wasn't alerted until the day before because the Phillies didn't want him to think too much about a big start. Chances are, they'll do the same with Carrasco or Carpenter, but my guess is the Phillies will make a decision tomorrow.
More tomorrow from Atlanta.
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