Latest News About Team ink Colt Emerson on eight-year deal valued at $95M including a club option

Updated 2026-06-18 04:45

Seattle Mariners allegedly signed top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year contract extension worth a total of 95 million with a club option for a ninth year; it guarantees Emerson $95 million before any game prior to his MLB debut; potential escalators may raise the total beyond $130 million. Announced on, the extension keeps Emerson within the Mariners' long-term plans as he remains in the minors initially; Emerson was added to Seattle's 40-man roster. This move sets a record for a pre-debut player, highlighting the Mariners' confidence in his future.

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