Marlins' Kyle Stowers Diagnosed with Grade-1 Strain, Misses Multiple Weeks

Miami Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers expected to miss multiple weeks with Grade-1 strain, impacting team's playoff chances.

Miami Marlins All-Star outfielder Kyle Stowers is expected to miss multiple weeks after being diagnosed with a Grade-1 strain in his left side. Manager Clayton McCullough announced that Stowers will be placed on the 10-day injured list, and while there's no exact timeline for his return, this type of injury has taken other players months to heal.

Stowers' absence is significant for the Marlins, who were riding a hot streak after the All-Star Break. Without their breakout star, the team's chances of making the playoffs have become a long shot. Joey Wiemer will take Stowers' spot on the roster, having been recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville after being claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.

Before the injury, Stowers was having a standout season with a .288/.368/.544 slash line, 21 doubles, and 25 home runs in 399 at-bats. His recent performance had dipped, with a .228 batting average over his last 57 at-bats, but his overall contribution to the team has been substantial.

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Stowers had previously missed time due to a hand injury, which kept him sidelined earlier in the season. Now, with this new injury, his return date remains uncertain, and the Marlins will need to adjust their lineup accordingly.

Kyle Stowers has been on fire this season, boasting impressive stats of .288/.368/.544 with 25 home runs and 73 RBI in 117 games. His outstanding performance earned him a spot in the inaugural MLB All-Star Home Run Face-Off, where he crushed a homer on three attempts, contributing to the National League's victory.

The 27-year-old left fielder was acquired by the Miami Marlins in a trade that sent starting pitcher Trevor Rogers to the Baltimore Orioles midway through the 2024 season. Since joining the Marlins, Stowers has become a cornerstone for the team's future, showcasing his skills as a power-hitting outfielder.

Career Highlights

All-Star Game: Stowers participated in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, representing the Marlins as their sole participant.

Player of the Month: He was named National League Player of the Month for July, hitting .364/.451/.818 with 10 home runs and 20 RBIs.

Record-Breaking Performance: Stowers became the first Marlins player to hit five home runs in a two-game span since Giancarlo Stanton in August 2017.

The Miami Marlins currently have a record of 58-65, with 39 games remaining on their schedule. They trail the Wild Card spot by seven games, positioning themselves third in the National League East Division with a .472 winning percentage. The Marlins have played 123 games so far, with 28-31 wins at home and 30-34 wins on the road.

Their standings are as follows:

• National League East Division Rank: 3rd

• Games Played: 123

• Wins: 58

• Losses: 65

• Winning Percentage: .472

• Games Behind: 12 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies

Recent performances have seen the Marlins face tough competition, including a couple of losses to the Boston Red Sox, with scores of 2-1 and 7-5 on August 15 and 16, respectively. Their next games will determine whether they can close the gap to the Wild Card spot.