Marlins' All-Star outfielder Stowers to miss start of season with injury

The 28-year-old outfielder will begin the 2026 season on the injured list with a hamstring strain.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:33pm

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The Miami Marlins received bad news about one of their top young players, All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers, who will miss the start of the 2026 MLB season due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Stowers, who had a breakout 2025 campaign with a .912 OPS and 3.6 bWAR, is expected to be sidelined for 3-4 weeks as he recovers from the injury.

Why it matters

Stowers is a key part of the Marlins' young core and his absence will be a significant blow to the team as they look to build on their progress and potentially contend for a playoff spot in 2026. The Marlins will need to find a way to replace Stowers' production in the lineup until he is able to return.

The details

According to reports, Stowers suffered the hamstring injury during spring training and will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. The 28-year-old lefty outfielder is coming off a standout 2025 season where he made the All-Star team and posted a .912 OPS with 25 home runs. In six spring training games this year, Stowers was hitting .231 with a .719 OPS.

  • Stowers will begin the 2026 season on the injured list.
  • He is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to the hamstring strain.

The players

Kyle Stowers

A 28-year-old All-Star outfielder for the Miami Marlins who is coming off a breakout 2025 season with a .912 OPS and 3.6 bWAR.

Miami Marlins

A Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida that is looking to build around their young core of players and potentially contend for a playoff spot in 2026.

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What they’re saying

“Kyle Stowers will begin the season on the IL #Marlins. Grade 1 hamstring strain. 3-4 weeks.”

— Christian De Nicola, MLB.com reporter

What’s next

The Marlins will need to determine how to replace Stowers' production in the lineup during his absence and monitor his recovery progress to get him back on the field as soon as possible.

The takeaway

Stowers' injury is a significant setback for the Marlins as they look to build on their progress and potentially contend in 2026. The team will need to find creative ways to replace his offensive output until he is able to return from the hamstring strain, which could take 3-4 weeks or longer depending on his recovery.