Stowers, who primarily split time between the corner outfield spots last year, has begun taking first base drills in addition to his usual outfield work. While manager Clayton McCullough didn’t commit to using Stowers there,

Hernandez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Marlins.

A year ago, Marlins outfielder Kyle Stowers began his All-Star campaign with the franchise’s first walk-off victory on Opening Day. This time around, he will begin the season on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with a Grade 1 right hamstring strain.

Kyle Stowers will make his season debut today as he comes off of the injured list from a bad hamstring strain. Jordan Walker ’s resurgence this season has been one of the bigger storylines. The team needed something more than patience as they watched him learn.

Miami Marlins Radio Pregame Host Stephen Strom joins the show to talk Marlins vs Braves, Agustin Ramirez going deep, Eury Perez's season, and Kyle Stowers!

Kyle Stowers hit by pitch in the hand during his first plate appearance of 2026 in the bottom of the 1st inning