Phils' Lidge set to return

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04/29/2010 - Philadelphia, PA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Philadelphia Phillies will activate reliever Brad Lidge from the 15-day disabled list prior to Friday's series- opener against the New York Mets.

The 33-year-old Lidge began the season on the DL for the second time in three years while recovering from right elbow surgery. He posted an 0-1 record with a 5.19 earned run average in eight rehab appearances.

Lidge is coming off a nightmarish 2009 campaign, one year after going a perfect 41-for-41 in save opportunities during the regular season and converting all seven saves in the postseason en route to a World Series title.

Last season, the right-hander went 0-8 with an inflated 7.21 ERA and 31 saves while battling through knee troubles. Lidge also blew a career-high 11 saves.

To make room for Lidge on the roster, the Phillies optioned pitcher Antonio Bastardo to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after Wednesday's win in San Francisco.

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