New York ? Commissioner Bud Selig likely will decide within a week or two exactly what, if anything, to do with Jason Giambi.

The New York Yankees designated hitter was questioned Wednesday by management lawyers for recent comments in USA Today that could have been interpreted as an admission of steroids use.

Selig probably will issue a statement even if he doesn’t discipline Giambi, a baseball official familiar with the process said Thursday. The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the parties involved agreed not to discuss the matter publicly while Selig is deliberating.

Lawyers who represent players and teams have said it would be difficult for Selig to suspend Giambi for steroids use prior to 2005 and have it upheld by an arbitrator. Baseball management and the players’ association didn’t agree to ban steroids until Sept. 30, 2002. In 2003 and 2004, players could be suspended for a first offense only if it involved criminal convictions for use and possession of prohibited substances, and participation in the sale or distribution of prohibited substances.

Suspensions for a first positive test involving steroids began in 2005.