Lidge expected to return from DL Thursday

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Thursday. Lidge has been sidelined with a sprained right knee since June 7. "That's more than likely what we'll do," Phillies manager Charlie Manuel said before Wednesday night's game at Tampa Bay. 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.