SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson had his scheduled throwing session delayed Thursday because of tightness in his back.
The injury isn’t considered serious for last season’s major league saves leader, whose bushy black beard has made him as popular as his reliable pitching in the ninth inning. Manager Bruce Bochy said Wilson received treatment on the back Thursday and could be ready to throw again for the World Series champions by Friday at Scottsdale Stadium.
Wilson has dealt with back trouble in the past, but never anything that has cost him significant time.
The right-hander went 3-3 with a 1.81 ERA and 48 saves in 2010. He recorded the final out of the World Series against the Rangers for the Giants’ first championship since 1954.
