Angels' C.J. Wilson has fluid drained from elbow

Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson had fluid drained from his elbow shortly after Saturday's start, MLB.com reports.

Wilson threw his normal between-starts bullpen session Wednesday and said his elbow felt "way better than it was a week ago," when he needed to have his scheduled pushed back a few days due to soreness.

Asked about his level of concern, the pitcher said, "None. 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 has been told he can continue pitching on regular rest. He'll square off with the Giants Friday and doesn't expect being able to "reach back and throw 94 mph," which is typically his maximum effort.

"But we'll see what happens Friday, in terms of what stuff shows up," Wilson said. "I felt good today. I felt way better today than I did going into my last start, and I pitched well last start."

Wilson also indicated that removal of bone spurs in the elbow this offseason, for the third time in his career, is "inevitable."

"That's not a big deal, though," Wilson said. "It's super straight-forward. The rehab is very short, and then it works better and you go from there."

Wilson is 1-2 with a 3.12 ERA and 18:9 K:BB ratio in 26 innings over four starts.