"Brian Wilson played catch for six or seven minutes Thursday afternoon, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said, but it's still unlikely that the All-Star closer will be ready to return from the 15-day disabled list when he is eligible on Wednesday.

Wilson, nursing an inflamed right elbow, had not thrown since going on the DL Sunday, and he will be evaluated by trainers Friday before deciding the next step in his recovery. As he has since going on the DL, Wilson declined to comment on his recovery.

"We haven't ruled it out, but that's going to be tough for him to be ready to go when his time is up," Bochy said. "We'll see where he's at tomorrow and then make a call." "