"Cubs reliever Kerry Wood expects to come off the 15-day disabled list in time for a weekend series against the White Sox.

Wood has been sidelined by a blister on his right index finger.

He says Thursday that he "felt great" during a bullpen session Wednesday. Manager Mike Quade says the team's medical personnel will decide if the veteran is activated Friday.

Wood is 1-3 with a 2.25 ERA in 24 appearances."