CLEARWATER, Fla. — The Phillies shut down closer Brad Lidge on Friday with shoulder soreness and said he is likely to begin the season on the disabled list.
The 34-year-old right- hander made his first appearance in nearly two weeks Thursday. He came on with two outs in the ninth inning against the Twins but gave up a home run and back-to- back walks.
Beimel behind schedule
BRADENTON, Fla. — Pittsburgh left-hander Joe Beimel won’t be ready for opening day, leaving the Pirates without their main offseason bullpen acquisition.
Beimel, who was 1-2 with a 3.40 ERA for the Rockies last season, has been hampered much of spring training by injuries to his forearm and elbow.
Footnotes.
Padres right- hander Mat Latos has a sore right shoulder that will cost him his opening-day start against St. Louis.
• The Yankees traded right-hander Sergio Mitre to the Brewers for outfielder Chris Dickerson and agreed on a minor-league deal with right-hander Kevin Millwood.
• Reds right-hander Homer Bailey will open the season on the disabled list because of a shoulder problem.
• Right-hander Josh Tomlin has earned the final spot in the Indians’ rotation.
• The White Sox named rookie Brent Morel their starting third baseman.
