May 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; The gardener of the center of Miami Marlins, Kyle Stowers (28), observes his solitary homer against the Chicago puppies the fourth entry in Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Since April 30, Kyle Schwarber has seven homers and Aaron Judge has six.
There is only one player in the major leagues that has hit more meals in that period, and his identity could be a surprise for many baseball fans.
It is the left gardener of Miami, Kyle Stowers, who is expected to be in the alignment on Friday night when the Marlins receive the Rays from Tampa Bay.
Stowers has eight homers since April 30, including four in its last five games.
It is a shocking development for Stowers, a 27 -year -old California native who was the selection of the second round of Baltimore’s orioles in 2019. Hey arrived in Miami last July, when the Marlins sent the pitcher Trevor Rogers Niby.
Stowers said he has “put a lot of work in the cage” to improve his debut in the 50 224 games of the 50 224, when he arrived only at .186 with two homers and an OPS of .556.
This year, in 40 games, it is heating .300 with 10 homers and an OPS of .946.
“Arrive on time, give myself space and commit to my plan,” Stowers said when asked how he has improved. “I know it sounds simple, but that is the secret sauce.”
Marlin’s manager, Clayton McCullough, said Stowers is a talented guy who plays very confidently.
“He is using the whole field,” McCullough said. “It is reaching fast balls, and can still handle out -of -speed releases.”
The launching of Friday Pit a Max Meyer of Miami (2-4, 4.37 effective) against his companion right Taj Bradley (3-2, 4.24) or Tampa Bay. Meyer will make his first appearance against the Rays. The Marlins are 4-4 this year when it launches.
Bradley has faced the Marlins only once, with 0-1 with an effectiveness of 7.20. The Rays are 5-3 when launching Bradley, which has five quality beginnings in eight appearances this year.
While the Marlins were out on Thursday, the Rays played in Toronto on Thursday, winning 8-3. The Rays must make Canada’s trip to Miami, but at least they have won two consecutive series, taking four of six games.
In addition, the Rays recovered Josh Lowe in Thorsday when he was 3 by 5 with three races and a solitary home run. Lowe, who was used as a batter designated against The Joys, had played since he suffered a bleb injury on the day of the inauguration. Lowe said it was difficult to have to sit while the Rays have a losing record (20-23).
“That is not fun,” Lowe said. “You want to be there with the team.” With luck, returning to alignment, I can bring some consistency. “
Lowe takes the place in the list of gardener Travis Jankowski, who suffered an injury in the groin on Wednesday. It was placed in the 10 -day IL.
The rays were not without starting DH Yandy Díaz in Toronto due to a passport renewal problem. However, it is expected to return to the list on Friday. Díaz has a .800 race operation, although that figure is alone .691 in 40 games this season.
“I hope to recover it in Miami,” said Rays manager Kevin Cash.
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