mathieson called up; bastardo to dl

Scott Mathieson, one of the top reasons to watch the IronPigs, has been called up to Philadelphia. Lefty reliever Antonio Bastardo has been put on the DL with ulnar neuritis in his left elbow. Mathieson, once a starting pitching prospect, appeared with the Phillies in 2006 but suffered elbow problems that led to Tommy John surgery. He returned to pitching in 2007 but had to have a second Tommy John surgery. Despite daunting odds, he overcame the two surgeries and made his way back to pitching. Except for his most recent outing, a misadventure in Buffalo, the righty dominated in the closer role. Good luck, Scott, and get well, Antonio!