Mikolas was supposed to hit free agency after the 2023 season
A group of Article XX(B) free agents can opt out Saturday
The Opening Day nod is a huge honor, even if it's just one game out of 162
Two top prospects appear to have already outpaced the incumbent in the Bronx
Hoskins was injured on a non-contact play in Clearwater
Two potential stars from the Orioles and two from the Yankees appear to be the early top dogs
Altuve was hit in the hand during an at-bat in the World Baseball Classic
Ohtani bested his Angels teammate with the title on the line Tuesday night
The 2023 version wrapped up Tuesday night with Japan winning it all
Turner has now hit five home runs in the WBC
The Braves sent Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake to the minors on Monday
Japan faces Mexico on Monday night in Miami
Here's why the Cardinals, Rays and others could take a step back this season
Shohei Ohtani and Co. are undefeated at the WBC and face Mexico on Monday night
The winner will advance to Tuesday night's championship game
R.J. Anderson joined CBS Sports in 2016. He previously wrote for Baseball Prospectus, where he contributed to five of the New York Times bestselling annuals. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Baseball America, as well as on ESPN.com and Wired.com.