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.comSeattle Mariners apparently signed Colt Emerson to an eight-year contract extension valued at $95 million with a club option for a ninth year; the deal guarantees Emerson $95 million before any game prior to his MLB debut; potential escalators could push value beyond $130 million. Made public on, the extension 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.