Mikolas (forearm) would be pitching in either a rehab assignment or actual regular-season games by this point if the opportunity existed, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was already back to throwing from 120 feet by early April, and at this point, Goold reports Mikolas is essentially game-ready and is just "sustaining his health" until he can start facing hitters. Mikolas' forearm strain was going to create an extra vacancy in the starting rotation had the season started March 26 as originally planned, but it's now possible he could test and stretch out his arm sufficiently during any ramp-up period ahead of a rescheduled Opening Day.

Mikolas (forearm) is up to playing catch from 120 feet and is expected to throw a light bullpen session soon, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The update on rehabbing right-hander was provided by president of baseball operations John Mozeliak, and it confirms Mikolas is seemingly one of the few players on the Cardinals' roster benefiting from the current suspension of play. With Opening Day still multiple weeks away at minimum, it seems all but a certainty Mikolas would be fully free of the forearm discomfort and tightness he's working through by the time the regular season begins.

Mikolas (forearm) expects to be ready to go by Opening Day, which now appears to unfold in mid-May at the earliest, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mikolas is one of a group of currently injured players whose stock benefits from the uncertainty surrounding the start date of the upcoming season. He's been dealing with a sore flexor tendon since mid-February and has received a pair of platelet-rich plasma injections. He was previously on target to return sometime in April, which, if accurate, should still leave him plenty of time to stretch out.

Mikolas (forearm) was slated to play catch Wednesday for the first time since his second platelet-rich plasma injection, the Associated Press reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander had Wednesday set as his projected date to resume throwing, and it appears he'll hit the mark on the nose. Mikolas remains on track to miss the start of the regular season, but if Wednesday's session and subsequent steps go off without setbacks, he could be ready for a debut sometime in April.

Mikolas (forearm) is slated to begin playing catch around March 11, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Mike Shildt made the announcement on the recovering right-hander, with the target date marking three weeks from when Mikolas received his second platelet-rich plasma injection. Assuming Mikolas is able to continue progressing through his rehab without setbacks, it appears he has a good chance of making his regular-season debut sometime in April.

Mikolas (forearm) could begin throwing again within the next few days, Dawn Klemish of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mikolas received a platelet-rich plasma injection Feb. 18, and he appears to be coming along well in the aftermath. While the veteran right-hander is still expected to miss the beginning of the regular season, the fact Mikolas could begin throwing by early next week certainly keeps him on track for missing minimal time.

Mikolas is encouraged after receiving a platelet-rich plasma injection earlier in the week and feels he will miss minimal time this season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mikolas got the PRP injection Tuesday and feels it honed in on where most of the inflammation in his forearm is. The right-hander also underwent an MRI and ultrasound that showed his ligament is in great shape, which was further reason for optimism. While Mikolas arm is still tight due to fluid, he's due to return to running Friday and Saturday, followed by gym days Sunday and Monday. The earliest Mikolas can resume throwing is Wednesday, but that date is subject to change.

Mikolas received a platelet-rich plasma injection for his sore flexor tendon Tuesday, Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. He's expected to rest for around a month before ramping up his throwing program.

EDGE Analysis

Mikolas will likely continue to take part in fielding and cardio work while he waits for the shot to take effect, but the delayed start to his throwing program looks like it will prevent him from being ready for the March 26 season opener at Cincinnati. Even if he gets the green light to resume pitching by mid-March, Mikolas would likely need at least a couple weeks to build up to a starter's workload before the Cardinals would break him into the rotation. Assuming Mikolas is moved to the injured list to begin the campaign, spots in the rotation could open up for both Carlos Martinez and Kwang-Hyun Kim.

The Cardinals expect to have an update on Mikolas' (forearm) status no later than Wednesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander is dealing with a sore flexor tendon in the early stages of camp, one that has put his throwing program on temporary hold. Mikolas did participate in fielding drills for non-throwers Monday in what was the Cardinals' first full-squad workout of spring, but it remains to be seen if his next step will involve a return to some form of throwing. The soreness Mikolas is currently experiencing was prevalent for much of last season, and it resurfaced during a bullpen session last Thursday.

MIkolas underwent an MRI on his right arm Saturday morning which found no ligament issues, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mikolas' spring buildup has been slowed by a sore flexor tendon, an issue he also battled late in the 2019 campaign. For now, the Cardinals' plan is to back off him for a few days and see how his arm responds.