Kyle Stowers, Esteury Ruiz To Open Season On Injured List
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- Miami Marlins outfielders Kyle Stowers and Esteury Ruiz will both start the season on the injured list, with Stowers diagnosed with a grade 1 hamstring strain expected to sideline him for 3-4 weeks.
- Ruiz is dealing with an oblique strain and is projected to be out longer than Stowers, potentially not returning until May or later.
- Stowers was a key offensive contributor in 2025, posting a .288/.368/.544 line with significant power, making his absence a major setback for Miami's postseason hopes in a competitive NL East.
- Ruiz, acquired from the Dodgers, is known for his speed and base-stealing ability but has been less productive offensively and defensively
