Latest News About Team ink Colt Emerson on 8-year extension worth 95 million plus a ninth year

The Mariners apparently locked up Colt Emerson to an 8-year contract extension valued at $95 million including a ninth-year option; the deal pays Emerson $95 million upfront before he has appeared in an MLB game; escalators that could push value higher could push the total beyond $130 million. Unveiled March 31, 2026, the extension keeps Emerson within the Mariners' long-term plans while he stays in the minors at first; he was added to the 40-man roster to finalize the deal. This move sets a record for a pre-debut player, showing the club's bold bet on his potential.