After agreeing to a reported one-year, $1 million contract with the Dodgers last week, former Giants closer Brian Wilson is ready to get tuned up for a return to the majors.
According to Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register, Wilson will pitch with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday. It’s technically the start of a minor league rehab assignment for the bearded reliever, who is working his way back from Tommy John surgery on his right elbow last April.
If all goes well, Wilson will spend around two weeks in the minors before joining the Dodgers’ bullpen. He’ll likely be used in a set-up role in front of closer Kenley Jansen once he’s ready to go. In case you were curious, the Dodgers are slated to make one final trip to San Francisco this year, from September 24-26.
