Baltimore manager Sam Perlozzo told The Washington Post that Williams' ailing shoulder is much better, but a scheduled throwing session on Wednesday was cancelled because of a strained right calf. The right-handed reliever has been out of action since the second day of spring training.
(Updated 3/16/2006)

Analysis: It's looking less likely that Williams will be ready for the Orioles' bullpen by opening day. How quickly he recovers from his calf strain will determine his availability in early April. Williams could be a key player in the Baltimore pen.