Mariners Sign Colt Emerson To Eight-Year Extension
The Mariners have locked up one of their top prospects long-term. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
www.mlbtraderumors.comSeattle Mariners allegedly inked top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year contract extension worth a total of 95 million with a club option for a ninth year; the deal pays Emerson guaranteed money before a debut before he has appeared in an MLB game; escalators could push the total beyond $130 million. Unveiled March 31, 2026, the contract keeps Emerson in Seattle’s 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.