Latest News About Mariners ink Emerson to 8-year extension valued at $95M including a club option

Updated 2026-06-18 04:45

Seattle Mariners reportedly signed Colt Emerson to an eight-year deal valued at $95 million with a club option for a ninth year; the deal guarantees Emerson guaranteed money before a debut before he has appeared in an MLB game; escalators may raise the total beyond $130 million. Made public on, the contract keeps Emerson within the Mariners' long-term plans while he stays in the minors at first; Emerson was added to Seattle's 40-man roster. This move marks a record for signing a player before MLB debut, highlighting the Mariners' confidence in his future.

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