Brad Lidge is slated to throw a bullpen session Wednesday for the first time since undergoing hernia surgery on May 1. If all goes well, he'll head to the team's complex in Viera, Florida on Thursday to ramp up the rehab process. He's currently aiming to rejoin the Nats' bullpen on June 15.

Brad Lidge (hernia) is scheduled for a follow-up with his doctor in Philadelphia early next week. Assuming all goes well, Lidge will throw off the mound for the first time Wednesday. He's expected to head to the team's complex in Viera, Florida from there before going out on a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran right-hander hopes to return from the disabled list on June 15.

Brad Lidge underwent successful surgery Tuesday morning to repair a hernia. Lidge's agent Rex Gary said everything went "very well." The veteran right-hander is expected to resume throwing in about three weeks, but because he'll likely need a rehab assignment, the best-case scenario is that he returns by the end of the month. Henry Rodriguez should be the Nationals' primary closer during his absence and should be owned wherever available.

Brad Lidge will undergo surgery Tuesday to repair a hernia. Lidge was placed on the disabled list last week with what was described as an abdominal wall strain. He should be able to start throwing again in about three weeks, but assuming he'll require a rehab assignment, that should rule him out for most, if not all, of May. Henry Rodriguez should have save chances all to himself for now.

Nationals placed RHP Brad Lidge on the 15-day disabled list with an abdominal strain. Lidge had been sharing the closing duties for the Nationals with Henry Rodriguez. There is no word yet on the severity or the time table for Lidge's injury, but Rodriguez should now be owned in all fantasy leagues.

According to Amanda Comak of the Washington Times, Brad Lidge will be placed on the disabled list with an abdominal wall strain. We already heard that right-hander Ryan Perry was getting called up, so now we know the corresponding roster move. No word yet on the severity of the injury with Lidge, but Henry Rodriguez will serve as the primary closer while he's sidelined. The hard-throwing right-hander should be owned in all fantasy leagues at this point.

Brad Lidge blew his second save of the season Saturday against the Marlins. Lidge coughed up the lead quickly, walking Hanley Ramirez before serving up a two-run homer to Logan Morrison. He walked three in the inning (including one intentional), but was able to escape without any further damage. Nationals manager Davey Johnson will likely continue to divvy up the save chances while Drew Storen (elbow) is sidelined, but Henry Rodriguez looks like the better fantasy bet.

Nationals manager Davey Johnson revealed Wednesday that Brad Lidge suffers from vertigo that has been "especially acute recently." It had gotten bad enough lately that Johnson was worried Lidge wouldn't be available to pitch Tuesday, though it turned out that he was and he converted his second save of the season. "This morning was the first morning [Lidge] woke up without veritgo in the last week I think," Johnson said. "And if you've never had vertigo, it's something you don't want. Can't hardly walk a straight line." It doesn't sound like it's a concern at the moment, but it's certainly possible Lidge's condition could lead to more save chances for Henry Rodriguez down the road.

Brad Lidge notched his second save of the season Tuesday, pitching around a hit and a walk in a win over the Astros. Jed Lowrie doubled to lead off the ninth and Lidge then walked J.D. Martinez. He retired the next three in order, though, getting a flyout, lineout and groundout. Lidge has been shakier than Henry Rodriguez to this point, but we expect the two to continue to share the closer role while Drew Storen is out.

Brad Lidge blew a two-run lead in the ninth Thursday against the Reds. Lidge gave up a walk and a double with one out in the ninth. After an intentional walk to Jay Bruce, he surrendered a game-tying two-run double to Ryan Ludwick before settling down and preserving the tie. The rough outing would seem to bode well for Henry Rodriguez's chances of getting more save chances. Lidge has had two to Rodriguez's zero so far.