Colt Emerson, Mariners Reportedly Agree to New $95M Contract ...
The Seattle Mariners are making a big bet on Colt Emerson before he has played in an MLB game, signing their top prospect to an eight-year contract extension.
bleacherreport.comThe Mariners apparently inked top prospect Colt Emerson to an 8-year contract extension valued at $95 million with a club option for a ninth year; it guarantees Emerson $95 million before any game before he has appeared in an MLB game; potential escalators may raise value beyond $130 million. Unveiled March 31, 2026, the contract keeps him in Seattle’s plans while he stays in the minors at first; Emerson was added to Seattle's 40-man roster. That decision sets a record for a pre-debut player, highlighting the Mariners' confidence in his future.