Lidge, who is 2-0 and 19-of-19 in save opportunities with an 0.75 ERA in his first season in Philadelphia, was scheduled to become a free agent after the season.
The 32-year-old right-hander is has been dominant, compiling 47 strikeouts in 35 innings, He set a franchise record by converting his first 19 save opportunities this season and didn't allow an earned run in his first 17 appearances (17 innings), which was the second-longest by a Phillies pitcher to start his career with the team.
The Phils orginally acquired Lidge from the Houston Astros in a five-player trade this offseason.
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