By Justin Worsley,
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed closer Brad Lidge will miss the first three to six weeks of the season while recovering from a right shoulder injury he suffered in spring training.
Jose Contreras will take the role as the closer while Lidge recovers. Ryan Madson is also expected to fill in.
Lidge, 34, will not require surgery after undergoing an MRI on Tuesday.
Injuries have began to take it's toll early on the Phillies roster. Along with Lidge, right fielder Dominic Brown and All-Star second baseman Chase Utley will also most likely begin the season on the disabled list. Third baseman Placido Polanco has been slowed down during spring training with an elbow injury as well, but is expected to play on opening day.
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