Marlins OF Griffin Conine to undergo hamstring surgery

Outfielder expected to miss 6-8 weeks after procedure

Apr. 11, 2026 at 10:25pm

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Miami Marlins outfielder Griffin Conine will undergo surgery next week to repair a tear in his left hamstring and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks, according to a report from MLB.com.

Why it matters

Conine's injury is a significant setback for the Marlins, who were hoping he would build on a promising 2025 season before the shoulder surgery that sidelined him for most of the year. The team will now have to find a replacement in the outfield during his recovery.

The details

Conine, 28, left Thursday's game against the Cincinnati Reds in the sixth inning after experiencing discomfort following an unsuccessful diving catch attempt in left field. He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday and will have the procedure performed by Dr. Dan Cooper in Dallas.

  • Conine was injured on Thursday, April 10, 2026.
  • He was placed on the 10-day injured list on Friday, April 11, 2026.
  • Conine is expected to undergo surgery next week.

The players

Griffin Conine

A 28-year-old outfielder for the Miami Marlins who is expected to miss 6-8 weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a tear in his left hamstring.

Dr. Dan Cooper

The surgeon who will perform Conine's hamstring surgery in Dallas.

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What’s next

Conine will undergo the hamstring surgery next week and is expected to be sidelined for 6-8 weeks as he recovers.

The takeaway

Conine's latest injury setback is a blow to the Marlins, who were counting on him to be a key part of their outfield this season after he missed most of 2025 following shoulder surgery. The team will now have to find a replacement in the outfield during his recovery.