Marlins Outfielder Kyle Stowers Activated, Set to Make Season Debut

Marlins option infielder Deyvison De Los Santos to Triple-A in corresponding move

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:22pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball player in mid-swing, with the player's form broken down into sharp, overlapping planes of teal, orange, and black colors, capturing the dynamic motion and energy of the sport.The Marlins' star outfielder Kyle Stowers returns to the lineup, bringing his explosive energy and talent to the team's playoff push.Today in Miami

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 Triple-A Jacksonville, where he checked all the necessary boxes physically and mentally to return to the major league roster.

Why it matters

Stowers had a breakout season in 2025, earning his first All-Star selection after batting .288 with 25 home runs and 73 RBIs. His return to the Marlins' lineup is a significant boost as the team looks to build on its success from last year and compete in the NL East.

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 Stowers 'continued to check the necessary boxes' during his rehab assignment and is now 'in a really good spot physically and mentally' 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, April 19, 2026.

The players

Kyle Stowers

A 28-year-old All-Star outfielder for the Miami Marlins who is returning from a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.

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.

Clayton McCullough

The manager of the Miami Marlins.

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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 make his season debut against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The takeaway

The return of Kyle Stowers, an All-Star outfielder, is a significant boost for the Miami Marlins as they look to build on their success from the 2025 season and compete in the NL East. Stowers' breakout year in 2025 earned him his first All-Star selection, and the Marlins are hopeful he can provide a similar offensive spark as they aim to contend for a playoff spot.