That's Giants pitcher Jesse Foppert's status at the moment, and the "quo" part won't change until the right-hander is officially told he'll either start the season with San Francisco or at Triple-A Fresno.

"I don't know what's going on," said Foppert, who 1 1/2 years past Tommy John surgery feels he's a stronger and better pitcher than his rookie season of 2003. "It's the way it is for a lot of guys in this room, so it's just part of baseball -- the uncertainties. Just wait and see what happens."

Foppert could be sent down to maintain a regular rotation schedule, making room on the Giants roster for veteran reliever Jeff Fassero, or continue with the club as a long reliever and spot starter.

"I can't control their decisions, and like I've said all spring I've got to take care of business and go from there," said the right-hander. "I knew awhile ago we had five good starters, so I'm not shocked about that at all."

Foppert said he's not worried about being with the Giants this year.

"It'll happen," he said.

The former University of San Francisco hurler has thrown only nine innings in spring ball but feels his changeup has come around and has renewed health after each appearance.

"I can throw my slider for strikes now, which I couldn't do, and I hardly ever threw my changeup before," said Foppert. "With the rehab and throwing all those bullpens I have a better feel for those pitches."

Foppert said he'll be disappointed if he must start in Fresno but won't take it as a personal affront.

"Everyone in this room has been on the bubble before, so it's just something you deal with," said the 24-year-old, who threw three innings against the Oakland A's on Thursday night, giving up two earned runs.

Health updates: The final few days of Spring Training are the most fretful ones for Giants trainer Stan Conte. Opening Day is next Tuesday at SBC Park, but there are still three exhibition contests remaining until then.

"I'm always worried because nothing good can happen in the games," said Conte.

It was a relatively healthy spring for the club, with only Barry Bonds rehabbing from right knee surgery, second baseman Ray Durham suffering a mild right groin strain and relief pitcher Scott Eyre straining his right calf.

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Durham was in Thursday night's starting lineup while Eyre threw in the bullpen prior to the contest and will likely pitch in a weekend game.

Conte credits bench coach Ron Wotus with reorganizing the Giants' spring workout programs at Scottsdale Stadium and Indian School Park. Utilizing more fields, starting later and finishing earlier helped eliminate down time.

Herges better: Pitcher Matt Herges returned to the club Thursday after missing three days due to the flu. He threw in the bullpen at SBC Park and said he felt good but still weak after not consuming food since Monday.

"It was a nasty strain," said Herges, who said his son, Tyler, contracted it Sunday, then he and wife Jane were felled. "We couldn't take care of the children so Jane's parents helped out -- now they have it.

"I'll be ready to rock and roll on Friday," said Herges, who went home after his session. "I just hope the kids and Momma can bounce back."

Next game: Right-hander Brett Tomko (3-1, 3.80 ERA) concludes his spring campaign Friday night, facing the Oakland A's at SBC Park starting at 7:15 p.m. PT.

Tomko had a rough go against the Angels last Sunday in Tempe, Ariz., giving up 10 hits and four runs over six innings.

With 17 victories in Cactus League action, the Giants posted their most victories during the Arizona portion of their exhibition slate since 1992, surpassing the 1997 total of 16 wins.