The latest injection in Marco Scutaro's back "made no difference," the second baseman said Friday, but that hasn't stopped Scutaro from taking the next step in his bid to return to the Giants.

Scutaro said he hopes to play in a rookie ball game next week. He'll go from there.

"We'll take it day by day," Scutaro said. "My mind is on showing up and trying to play everyday, but I can't really tell if I can. You see me today and I feel great, and the next day I might show up looking like I'm 75. That's the way backs are."