Lidge will undergo surgery, out 3-6 weeks

On Saturday, Brad Lidge felt something while throwing a pitching during batting practice. He was checked out by team doctors who determined his injury to be a torn miniscus.

Lidge will undergo athroscopic surgery and will miss 3-6 weeks, which means he still should be ready for Opening Day.

Phillies sign Lidge, Madson

The Philadelphia Phillies avoided arbitration with closer Brad Lidge ($6.35M) and reliever Ryan Madson ($1.4M) when they signed both to 1-year deals on Thursday.

The last 2 arbitration eligible players left are 1st baseman Ryan Howard and infielder Eric Bruntlett.