Summary
The Miami Marlins received difficult news as two key players, Kyle Stowers and Esteury Ruiz, will start the season on the injured list. Stowers is recovering from a hamstring strain and will likely miss three to four weeks, while Ruiz may be out longer due to his injury.
Key Facts
- Kyle Stowers has a Grade 1 hamstring strain and will miss three to four weeks.
- Esteury Ruiz is also injured, and his absence might be longer than Stowers'.
- Stowers had a strong previous season with 25 home runs and a .912 OPS.
- Stowers was a key player for Miami last season, leading them with a 3.6 rWAR.
- Ruiz was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers in December.
- Ruiz set an American League record with 67 stolen bases in 2023.
- The Marlins finished third in the NL East last season.
