Gonzalez, Hamilton updates

Alex Gonzalez was at Great American Ball Park Tuesday. He threw some and hit. Pete Mackanin thinks he may return Friday.

Mackanin would like to see him get some at-bats before being activated.

Gonzalez was gone before the media arrived. He told Juan Castro that the boy is breathing better. "We keep hoping and praying," Castro said. "The best thing is for Alex to be with his wife and kids.

Josh Hamilton's wrist is still in the immobilization splint. It will be re-examined Thursday. Hamilton will probably need some rehab at-bats as well.