The injury to Antonio Bastardo forced the Phils to turn to AAA Lehigh Valley once again as they try to fill the fifth spot in the pitching rotation. Many (including me) had thought the team might turn to Carlos Carrasco or Kyle Kendrick, but Lopez got the call instead. Lopez won at least 14 games in 3 different seasons with the Baltimore Orioles and was 5-4 with a 3.91 ERA so far this year with Lehigh. His 52 strikeouts to just 13 walks definitely contributed to his call-up.(To make room on the 25-man roster, lefty reliever Jack Taschner was designated for assignment).
Phillies debut: July 3, 2009
Major League debut: April 29, 2000
Former teams: San Diego Padres 2000, Baltimore Orioles 2002-2006, Colorado Rockies 2007
How acquired: Signed as a minor league free agent formerly with the Atlanta Braves organization, March 5, 2009
Pictured: July 3, 2009, sporting the alternate "Stars and Stripes" hat all teams are wearing for games this weekend. (I just don't like them).
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