Latest News About Mariners agree to Colt Emerson on eight-year deal worth 95 million plus a ninth year

Seattle Mariners apparently inked top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year deal valued at $95 million with a club option for a ninth year; it pays Emerson $95 million upfront prior to his MLB debut; escalators that could push value higher could push the total beyond $130 million. Made public on, the contract keeps him within the Mariners' long-term 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, highlighting the Mariners' confidence in his future.