ATLANTA (AP) — San Francisco closer Brian Wilson will get another night off after flying to Pensacola, Fla., to have his ailing elbow checked out by Dr. James Andrews.
Wilson gave up three runs in the ninth inning Monday night, a 5-4 loss to the Atlanta Braves. He’s been feeling some discomfort in his elbow so he headed to Florida to be examined by Andrews, who performed Tommy John surgery on Wilson in 2003.
Giants manager Bruce Bochy says Wilson has some inflammation in his elbow but nothing serious. He won’t pitch in Wednesday’s game, giving him a couple of days to rest his elbow before he resumes the closer role.
Wilson is 6-4 with a 3.19 ERA and 35 saves this season.
