CUBS Kerry Wood has setback to comeback

He stopped a pitching session early on Sunday.
CHICAGO (AP) -- Kerry Wood was to have a bone scan today after he cut short a live batting practice session Sunday when he felt more discomfort in his right triceps.
The Chicago Cubs right-hander was put on the disabled list last Thursday, retroactive to May 12, and hoped to come off this Thursday and pitch Friday in Pittsburgh.
He left a start against the Dodgers on May 11 after two innings because of soreness in the triceps and has missed two starts since.
Wood warmed up in the bullpen Sunday and then went to the regular mound at Wrigley Field. But the batting practice session against real hitters lasted just eight pitches before Wood walked off the mound and into the dugout.
Not in severe pain
"He's not in any severe pain. We optimistically feel it's what we felt it was the other day. But since he didn't feel any better today and had a little discomfort, we're going to get the last test tomorrow and go from there," general manager Jim Hendry said.
"We're not anticipating anything negative."
The decision to have the bone scan was made after Hendry discussed the situation with Dr. Stephen Gryzlo, the team's orthopaedist.
Earlier tests, including an MRI, showed inflammation in Wood's triceps, but no tears.
Hendry said he had no idea if Wood would still be able to pitch Friday in Pittsburgh, despite Sunday's obvious setback.
"Obviously, you wanted him to get more work done today," Hendry said. "If everything is negative on the bone scan, I'm sure he'll get his work done based on how he feels."
Injury history
Wood, 3-3 with a 2.82 ERA and 52 strikeouts, missed the entire 1999 season after elbow ligament replacement surgery, so the Cubs are being overly cautious with their prize pitcher.
"Obviously, you'd like to go forward. You don't overreact to these things, either," pitching coach Larry Rothschild said.
"Would we rather have a good day today with it? Sure. But does that mean anything monumental or anything? Hopefully not. I don't think right now I feel that way."
Wood had thrown 24 pitches in the bullpen Thursday and reported he felt about 95 percent before the Cubs put him on the disabled list.
"We told Woody if he wasn't 100 percent at any time this week, that we'll kick back and shut it down," Hendry said.
Wood was not immediately available for comment.
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