Wilson tests shoulder with simulated game

ANAHEIM — Angels left-hander C.J. Wilson made the latest step in his recovery from left shoulder tendinitis Friday, throwing a 49-pitch simulated game at Angel Stadium that he equated to about five innings of work.

Wilson felt good about the way he threw to Jett Bandy, Cliff Pennington and Brendan Ryan, showing good command and feel for multiple pitches. He plans to make his first Minor League rehab start on Wednesday, and is still on track to reach his personal goal of rejoining the Angels when he’s eligible to come off the 60-day disabled list on June 2.

“Going forward, I feel like I’ll be able to ramp up pretty fast because of my conditioning and stuff,” Wilson said. “Being able to throw 50 pitches effectively on three days’ rest, twice, is good. Stuff-wise, we’re good.”

Wilson is itching at a return to the big leagues, where he hasn’t pitched since July 28 of last season. He said he hopes that he’ll need two rehab starts before he’s ready to join the team. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Wilson’s return date is still “written in pencil,” but added that he was encouraged by his performance in the simulated …

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