Marlins Halt Kyle Stowers’ Rehab After New Right Oblique Strain

Overview

• Manager Clayton McCullough confirmed a right oblique strain and said the team has stopped the outfielder’s rehab while they assess a timeline over the next few days.
• Stowers originally hit the injured list in mid-August with a left oblique strain and began a Triple-A rehab on Sept. 5 before the new issue surfaced.
• He said the setback followed a swing in his first rehab game, with soreness and rib tightness emerging the next day before testing identified the strain.
• The Marlins plan a cautious approach rather than pushing for a quick return given where they stand in the playoff race.
• Stowers had delivered a breakout season over 117 games, batting .288 with 25 home runs, 73 RBIs and a team-leading 3.6 WAR, and MLBTR notes his season could be in jeopardy pending further evaluation.