Jack Wilson

Braves released INF Jack Wilson.

Wilson hasn’t played in over six weeks due to a dislocated right pinkie finger. He was reportedly aiming to return in September, but now Paul Janish and Tyler Pastornicky will continue to split playing time at shortstop until Andrelton Simmons (finger) is ready to return.

Jack Wilson (finger) is aiming to return from the disabled list on September 1.

Wilson recently had a setback with his dislocated right pinkie and is unable to properly grip a bat or a ball. However, he’s slated to receive a cortisone shot Sunday and hopes that will allow him to restart his rehab assignment the following weekend.

Jack Wilson (finger) was scheduled to meet with Dr. Gary Lourie on Monday after suffering a setback during his rehab with Triple-A Gwinnett.

More should be known about his potential return date after Monday’s exam. Wilson has been sidelined since mid-July with a dislocated right pinkie.

Jack Wilson (finger) is scheduled to begin a minor league rehab assignment Monday at Triple-A Gwinnett.

Wilson should be cleared to return to the Braves’ bench by this weekend. The veteran shortstop has been on the disabled list since July with a dislocated right pinkie.

Braves placed SS Jack Wilson on the 15-day disabled list with a dislocated middle joint on his right pinkie.

It’s unfortunate timing for the veteran infielder, as he was in line to receive plenty of playing time while Aldrelton Simmons was out. The Braves will now go with Tyler Pastornicky and the newly-acquired Paul Janish at shortstop.

Jack Wilson was diagnosed with a dislocation to the middle joint of his right pinkie finger.

Wilson left Friday’s game against the Mets in the fourth inning with the injury. X-rays came back negative and he is listed as day-to-day, so it doesn’t appear to be as serious as Andrelton Simmons’ injury, but the Braves will almost certainly add a shortstop to the roster before Saturday’s game.

Jack Wilson left Friday’s game against the Mets in the fourth inning with an apparent finger injury.

Wilson suffered the injury while trying to scramble after a ball in the outfield. The short-handed Braves were forced to use Martin Prado at shortstop while Eric Hinske entered the game to play left field. Look for the Braves to acquire a shortstop prior to Saturday’s game.

Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez indicated that Jack Wilson will be his starting shortstop while Andrelton Simmons (finger) is out.

“I told him in Philadelphia Sunday after the game, I said ?Rest up these next four days. I don?t want you going to Six Flags or any of those places and wear out because we might have to ride you for a while,?” Gonzalez said. Many figured the Braves would recall Tyler Pastornicky and install him as their starter at short, keeping Wilson in a bench role. But, it’s not a given that Pastornicky will even be called up. The Braves are also considering making a trade for a short-term fix. Simmons is expected to be out at least a month.

Jack Wilson (calf) is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut Sunday.

Wilson returned to minor league games this week and appears to have made a full recovery from his calf injury. The 34-year-old is expected to serve as the primary backup to either Tyler Pastornicky or Andrelton Simmons this season.