SAN FRANCISCO -- Giants infielder Joe Panik planned to test his groin injury during batting practice Thursday and felt confident he'll play at some point during the series with the Rockies.
"Running went all right and I'll be available to pinch-run," Panik said before Thursday's series opener. "I'm really close."
Giants manager Bruce Bochy hopes he'll be ready to play Friday night.
"That's what I'm thinking," Bochy said. "He's going to pass some tests."
Panik has been out for a week since tweaking his groin in last Friday's game against the New York Mets.