Mikolas (forearm) has been among the players attending small informal workouts at Busch Stadium in recent weeks, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The fact the veteran right-hander has been present and working out in some form bodes well for his chances of being available right from the start of any shortened 2020 season. Despite the regimented nature of the workouts -- assigned time slots, daily temperature checks, strict social distancing and no shower availability at the facility -- Mikolas understands the need for the protocols given the current health situation.