Angels' Wilson has fluid drained from elbow, doesn't expect to miss any time
Los Angeles Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson says his sore elbow already feels better after having fluid drained following his most recent start in Texas.
Wilson, whose outing was pushed back two days last week due to elbow soreness, said he'll continue to pitch every five days and doesn't expect to miss any time.
"None," Wilson responded, when asked whether there's concern over the health of his elbow. "There's a formula. I know what to do. We know what the process needs to be. If we just stick to that process, we'll be fine."
Wilson worked to mixed results Saturday in the Angels' 4-1 win, allowing just one run on seven hits with three walks. He needed 103 pitches, however, to get through 5 2/3 innings and relied heavily on his sinker because of his ailing elbow, according to MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez.
The veteran lefty said he felt significantly better Wednesday than a week ago after working through a bullpen session in Oakland. His next scheduled start is Friday at San Francisco.
Wilson, 34, underwent Tommy John surgery in 2003 and had additional elbow surgeries to remove bone spurs in 2008 and 2012. He said he anticipates having more spurs removed this offseason.
"That's not a big deal, though," he said. "It's super straightforward. The rehab is very short, and then it works better and you go from there."