Marlins' Kyle Stowers Sidelined for Opening Day with Hamstring Injury

All-Star outfielder expected to miss 3-4 weeks with Grade 1 strain

Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:05pm

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Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers will begin the 2026 season on the injured list due to a Grade 1 hamstring strain suffered during spring training. Stowers, who was an All-Star in 2025 after hitting .288 with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs, is expected to miss 3-4 weeks as the Marlins take a cautious approach to his recovery.

Why it matters

Stowers is a key offensive piece for the Marlins, and his absence will be felt as the team tries to get off to a strong start in 2026. The Marlins had been in contract extension talks with Stowers, so this injury could impact those negotiations as he looks to prove his value when he returns to the lineup.

The details

Stowers was removed from a spring training game on Friday after re-aggravating his hamstring injury. An MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain, which typically sidelines players for 3-4 weeks. The Marlins will take a cautious approach with Stowers' recovery to ensure he is fully healthy before returning to the field.

  • Stowers was removed from a spring training game on Friday, March 21, 2026.
  • Stowers is expected to miss 3-4 weeks due to the hamstring injury.

The players

Kyle Stowers

An All-Star outfielder for the Miami Marlins who hit .288 with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs in 2025.

Miami Marlins

A Major League Baseball team based in Miami, Florida.

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What’s next

The Marlins will monitor Stowers' recovery and provide updates on his progress. The team will also need to determine how to replace his production in the lineup until he returns.

The takeaway

This injury is a setback for the Marlins as they look to build on their success from 2025, but the team is hopeful Stowers will make a full recovery and be able to contribute for the majority of the 2026 season.