Phillies closer Brad Lidge scheduled for 1 more rehab assignment before coming off DL

Lidge set for 1 more rehab assignment

PHILADELPHIA — Phillies closer Brad Lidge expects to be activated off the disabled list this week now that his right knee is close to full strength.

Lidge said he’d make at least one more rehab appearance, on Tuesday for Class-A Clearwater, then either be activated Wednesday, or if a third rehab appearance is needed, on Friday in Toronto. He spoke before the Phillies played the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.

Lidge allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless inning in a rehab outing with Double-A Reading on Saturday night.

He has been sidelined with a knee injury since June 7 and is eligible to come off the disabled list Tuesday.

Lidge is 0-3 with a 7.27 ERA and 13 saves in 19 chances after going 48-for-48 last year, including the postseason.