C.J. Wilson hopes to return to the starting rotation of the Los Angeles Angels by mid-June.

Wilson has been dealing with shoulder tendinitis since the start of spring training. He is scheduled for a May 9 bullpen session, which would be his first time on a mound since starting his current throwing program.

His first Minor League game would then be May 23, pitching every fifth day thereafter.

"It feels like it's taking forever," Wilson said. "I want to pitch. I always want to pitch. When you have a light at the end of the tunnel, it feels a little longer as opposed to 'I'm not going to pitch till next year.'"