Brett Myers, who left his most recent start two nights ago with right hip inflammation, is likely lost for the rest of the season.

After meeting with hip specialist Dr. Bryan Kelly in New York Friday, it was confirmed that the damage in Myers' hip requires corrective surgery. Phils general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. and team physician Dr. Michael Ciccotti met with the media at the beginning of Friday's game at Citizens Bank Park to confirm that Myers will undergo surgery, likely in the coming week.

Ciccotti said the surgery would require Myers to be out of service for three months, but cautioned the pitcher would likely need another 4-6 weeks after that to get back into baseball shape and pitching form on a mound.

It's very likely Myers, who is a free agent at the end of the year, won't pitch again for the Phillies in 2009.