Marlins manager Clayton McCullough confirmed the return on Saturday, with Stowers being optioned to Triple-A as the corresponding roster move for the weekend. The injury emerged at the end of spring training, and his recovery has surpassed the original timeline.
Stowers, 24, enjoyed a breakout 2025 season, posting a .288/.368/.544 line with 25 home runs and 73 RBI over 117 games, and recording 4.0 fWAR. Since being traded from the Orioles to Miami in 2024, he has slashed 27 homers across 167 games for the Marlins.
The return comes on the heels of an oblique strain that ended his 2025 campaign, with MLB Trade Rumors’ Mark Polishuk noting that Stowers’ presence should provide a significant lift for Miami’s lineup as he resumes everyday at-bats.
The Marlins sit at 9-12 and occupy second place in the NL East after an 8-8 start; they have dropped four of their last five games. Stowers’ return is expected to help ease the pressure on Miami’s lineup as they push for a rally in the early portion of the season.
Overall, Stowers’ return adds a proven power bat to a Marlins team hoping to stabilize the offense while they navigate a challenging early schedule. This report draws on team announcements and reporting from MLB Trade Rumors.
