Phillies placed LHP Raul Valdes on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 31, with a torn meniscus in his right knee.
Valdes will undergo surgery Monday. He seems likely to earn an Opening Day roster spot next year after posting a 2.90 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 35/5 K/BB ratio over 31 innings for the Phils this season.