Latest News About Team sign Colt Emerson to 8-year deal worth 95 million with a club option

Seattle Mariners allegedly locked up top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year contract extension worth a total of 95 million including a ninth-year option; it pays Emerson guaranteed money before a debut before he has appeared in an MLB game; potential escalators may raise the total 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, showing the club's bold bet on his potential.