The Phils have decided on who will be taking Antonio Bastardo's spot in the starting rotation, and it's not hotshot prospect Carlos Carrasco or rising right-hander Andrew Carpenter.

It's former major league veteran Rodrigo Lopez.

Lopez, 33, will start opposite Livan Hernandez when the Phils return home to face the New York Mets Friday night.

Lopez was 5-4 with a 3.91 ERA in 13 starts with Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He's allowed just two earned runs while pitching seven innings in each of his last three starts.

Lopez is 65-65 with a 4.80 ERA in seven big league seasons with the Rockies, Orioles and Padres.