Latest News About Mariners ink Emerson on 8-year contract valued at $95M plus a ninth year

Seattle Mariners apparently inked Colt Emerson to an eight-year contract extension valued at $95 million including a ninth-year option; it guarantees Emerson guaranteed money before a debut before he has appeared in an MLB game; escalators that could push value higher could push value beyond $130 million. Unveiled March 31, 2026, the contract keeps him in Seattle’s plans as he remains in the minors initially; Emerson was added to Seattle's 40-man roster. That decision marks a record for signing a player before MLB debut, highlighting the Mariners' confidence in his future.