Jack Wilson

Jack Wilson (calf) made it through minor league games on Thursday and Friday without incident.

Wilson has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut after straining his right calf early in camp, but he could be cleared to play in a major league game by the middle of next week. Barring any setbacks, he still has enough time to get ready for Opening Day.

Jack Wilson (calf) is scheduled to return to action Thursday in a minor league exhibition game.

Wilson has yet to make his Grapefruit League debut after straining his right calf early in Braves’ camp. But he still has enough time to get ready for Opening Day. The 34-year-old is expected to serve as the primary backup shortstop to either Tyler Pastornicky or Andrelton Simmons this season.

Jack Wilson (calf) does not expect to not start the regular season on the disabled list and could begin playing in minor league spring training games next week.

“We’re insanely ahead of schedule,” Wilson said. “Even though it’s going fast, we still want to make sure I’m 100 percent.” Wilson is projected to back up Tyler Pastornicky after batting .220/.238/.244 in 45 plate appearances down the stretch for the Braves. Drew Sutton and Josh Wilson will continue to share time in his absence.

Jack Wilson is expected to be sidelined until mid-April after straining his right calf this week.

It must be a pretty significant strain if the Braves are already thinking Wilson will begin the year on the disabled list. The veteran infielder is slated to back up Tyler Pastornicky this season after batting .220/.238/.244 in 45 plate appearances down the stretch for the Braves. Drew Sutton and Josh Wilson will now have a better shot to make the Opening Day roster

Braves re-signed INF Jack Wilson to a one-year contract.

CBS Sports’ Jon Heyman says he’ll receive $1 million in base salary. Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports that Wilson is likely to serve as Tyler Pastornicky’s backup at shortstop, but the veteran can also handle second and third base. He batted just .220/.238/.244 in 45 plate appearances down the stretch but can still pick it in the field.

Andy Martino of the New York Daily News reports that the Mets are still in the market for a backup shortstop.

The Mets signed Omar Quintanilla to a minor league contract on Tuesday, but they would like to have a more proven option to back up 22-year-old Ruben Tejada. The club has maintained interest in 34-year-old Jack Wilson throughout the winter and have also been linked to Ryan Theriot and Ronny Cedeno.