Marlins OF Kyle Stowers activated, to make season debut

Outfielder returns from hamstring injury after rehab stint at Triple-A

Apr. 19, 2026 at 10:10pm

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The Miami Marlins have activated All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers from the 10-day injured list, and he is set to make his season debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Stowers had been sidelined with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain but completed a rehab assignment with the team's Triple-A affiliate, Jacksonville, and is now ready to rejoin the Marlins' lineup.

Why it matters

Stowers had a breakout season in 2025, batting .288 with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs, earning him a spot on the National League All-Star team. His return to the Marlins' lineup is a significant boost as the team looks to compete in the NL East division.

The details

The Marlins optioned infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A Jacksonville in a corresponding move to make room for Stowers on the active roster. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said that Stowers 'continued to check the necessary boxes' during his rehab assignment and is now physically and mentally ready to return to the team.

  • Stowers was activated from the 10-day injured list on April 19, 2026.
  • Stowers is set to make his season debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.

The players

Kyle Stowers

A 28-year-old All-Star outfielder for the Miami Marlins who had a breakout season in 2025, batting .288 with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs.

Clayton McCullough

The manager of the Miami Marlins.

Deyvison De Los Santos

An infielder for the Miami Marlins who was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville to make room for Stowers on the active roster.

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What they’re saying

“'Everything from the rehab checked out. He continued to check the necessary boxes. Certainly, there was a physical component with how he felt, how the hamstring was. He got back-to-back nine-inning games. I think he came out of that feeling like he's in a really good spot physically, and also, I think mentally, now he feels like, 'OK, I'm over this.''”

— Clayton McCullough, Marlins Manager

What’s next

Stowers is expected to immediately rejoin the Marlins' starting lineup and provide a boost to their offense as they look to compete in the NL East division.

The takeaway

The Marlins' activation of Kyle Stowers from the injured list is a significant move for the team, as he was an All-Star in 2025 and his return to the lineup should help the Marlins remain competitive in the NL East. Stowers' successful rehab assignment and readiness to contribute both physically and mentally are positive signs for the Marlins as they look to build on their recent success.