Mariners News: Alex Hoppe, Blas Castaño, and Juan Soto

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Apr 1, 2026; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto (22) reacts after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the sixth inning at Busch Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-Imagn Images | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images

Good morning everyone!

The Mariners fell yet again to the A’s last night, dropping the contest 6-2 as the offense struggles to find its footing.

Where is your level of concern as we enter the late stages of April? Do you still think the team can turn it around and return to the caliber of play we expected them to during the preseason, or have you adjusted your expectations?

In Mariners news…​

• ICYMI: The Mariners called up right-handed reliever Alex Hoppe for his big league debut. The team DFA’d Casey Legumina in a corresponding move. We wish you all the best, Bean Man!
• We also say farewell to righty Blas Castaño, who was claimed off waivers by the Rockies.
• Cal Raleigh maintains faith in the Mariners after a rough 25 games to open the season.
• Eric Sanford ranked all of your hot takes for his first-ever Lookout Landing reverse mailbag. Keep your eyes on The Feed for the next call for submissions!
• The Lookout Landing staff debated the Mariners’ decision to call up Will Wilson to replace Brendan Donovan instead of Colt Emerson.
• Eva Walker at The Stranger wrote about falling in love with the Mariners again.
• Make sure to get yours!

Around the league…​

• The stumbling Mets lost their 12th ballgame in a row last night, but at least they’re expected to reinstate star outfielder Juan Soto from the injured list today.
• The Phillies, who are also struggling mightily, will welcome Zack Wheeler back from the injured list on Saturday.
• Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford will undergo an MRI on his forearm after he was removed from last night’s game against the Pirates.
• The Braves placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the injured list with shoulder inflammation — an ailment he seemingly exacerbated by sleeping on it wrong.
• The Phillies unveiled the All-Star weekend schedule of festivities for 2026.
• Joshua Rodrigues wrote about how runners are getting bigger leads than before, and how first basemen have made the adjustment.
• Bradley Woodrum at Baseball Prospectus explained what makes Padres closer Mason Miller so dominant. ($)

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