Wilson slowed a bit by arm soreness

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Giants adjusted the pitching schedule for Brian Wilson due to some mild soreness in his right arm, manager Bruce Bochy said.

Wilson hasn't pitched since Saturday, his third appearance in a Cactus League game, when he threw 30 pitches in an inning prolonged by third baseman Pablo Sandoval's error. The three-time All-Star closer is on the schedule to face hitters in a minor league game Thursday.

Wilson looked fine as he played catch Wednesday and Bochy said he could've used his closer if it were a regular-season game. The club is operating with an abundance of caution because Wilson's inflamed right elbow limited him to two appearances after Aug. 15 last season.

Bochy described Wilson's soreness as typical spring training stuff. He still has time to check off the remaining boxes, including appearances on consecutive days. Overall, Wilson and the Giants are happy with how the spring has gone. He's hitting 96 mph and his cutter and slider are taking shape.

In other injury news -- Bochy is giving right fielder Nate Schierholtz another day to rest his strained right forearm. Schierholtz is expected to start Thursday; Emmanuel Burriss will play right field Wednesday against the Cleveland Indians at Goodyear.

A number of players are staying back to get at-bats in minor league camp. Among them are Ryan Theriot and Angel Pagan, who haven't found their stroke yet this spring. Freddy Sanchez, who still isn't ready to play second base, also will get at-bats on the minor league side. And right-hander Guillermo Mota will get stretched out to two innings against minor leaguers.

Finally, right-hander Sergio Romo appears to be getting past the elbow discomfort that put him on the shelf for a few days as a precaution. Romo is on the schedule to pitch Friday against the Texas Rangers at Scottsdale Stadium.

Here's the lineup traveling to Goodyear:

CF Gregor Blanco
2B Mike Fontenot
3B Pablo Sandoval
DH Buster Posey
1B Brandon Belt
LF Brett Pill
RF Emmanuel Burriss
SS Brandon Crawford
C Chris Stewart
P Eric Surkamp

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