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3 Phillies to go under knife

Last Updated: Saturday, November 7, 2009 | 8:13 PM ET

The Associated Press

Philadelphia pitcher Brad Lidge will have elbow surgery next week. (Chris McGrath/Getty Images)

Philadelphia Phillies closer Brad Lidge will have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.

General manager Ruben Amaro Jr. also announced that outfielder Raul Ibanez and reliever Scott Eyre will have surgery on Monday. Dr. Bill Meyers will repair Ibanez's sports hernia and Dr. Michael Ciccotti will operate on Eyre's left elbow.

Lidge led the majors with 11 blown saves this season but was better in the playoffs as the Phillies reached the World Series before losing to the Yankees in six games.

Ibanez hit a career-high 34 homers in his first season with Philadelphia.

Eyre had a 1.50 earned-run average in 42 games.

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