Astros disable Lidge

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06/20/2007 - Anaheim, CA (Sportsbook Betting Lines) - The Houston Astros have placed pitcher Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list because of a strained left oblique muscle.

Lidge was hurt in his last outing on Friday, June 15 against the Seattle Mariners. He is eligible to be activated at the end of June, but could be sidelined longer.

The veteran right-hander tried to throw before Tuesday's game in Anaheim, but still felt pain.

Lidge, who had returned to the closer's role earlier this month, has a record of 2-1 with a 2.34 earned run average and no saves in 34 appearances. He lost the closer job late last season after piling up 103 saves from 2004-06.

Dan Wheeler will again take over the closer's role. He has 11 saves in 14 chances this year.

Houston filled Lidge's roster spot by purchasing the contract of lefty pitcher Stephen Randolph from Triple-A Round Rock.

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