Lidge throws again; may start rehab Friday

Brad Lidge (right knee sprain) threw a 42-pitch bullpen session Thursday morning and reported no pain.

Lidge said, depending on how his body reacts Friday morning, he could begin a rehab in Reading as soon as tomorrow night.

Lidge would likely need three rehab outings. There is an outside chance he could return to the team when he us eligible to be activated from the DL (Tuesday) although GM Ruben Amaro Jr. said the the team will not rush the closer back.