Brian Wilson out with strained oblique

San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson has been shut down until at least Monday with a strained left oblique, according to Alex Pavlovic of the San Jose Mercury News.

Wilson, who will be reevaluated on Monday, said he expects to be ready for the season opener, which is less than two weeks away.

"I feel a lot better than I did Thursday and I'll feel a lot better tomorrow and Monday and we'll take it from there," Wilson said. "I wouldn't imagine the team is worried about me. They know the situation ... they know I'll be ready."

According to live draft results in ESPN fantasy leagues, Wilson is the first closer off the boards with an average draft position of 64.2.

As pointed out by Pavlovic, Giants manager Bruce Bochy listed Jeremy Affeldt and Sergio Romo as the top candidates for save opportunities if Wilson isn't ready for Opening Day.

Lincecum has cut on index finger

San Francisco Giants ace Tim Lincecum has a small cut on his right index finger, according to Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle.

While the cut may cause Lincecum to miss his final start of the spring on Wednesday, he should be ready for Opening Day.

If he does pitch on Wednesday, however, he's likely to pitch against minor leaguers as manager Bruce Bochy "hides" him from the Dodgers, their Cactus League opponent on Wednesday.

"A lot of teams decide to go that route," Bochy said. "It's easier for him to [work on things] down there."

His one-run, four-inning start yesterday lowered his ERA this spring to 6.94. Lincecum has walked ten batters and has allowed 18 hits in 11 2/3 innings.