Latest News About Mariners sign Emerson to 8-year contract worth 95 million with a club option

The Mariners reportedly inked top prospect Colt Emerson to an 8-year deal worth a total of 95 million including a ninth-year option; the deal pays Emerson $95 million before any game before he has appeared in an MLB game; escalators may raise the total beyond $130 million. Announced on, the extension keeps him within the Mariners' long-term plans while he stays in the minors at first; Emerson was added to Seattle's 40-man roster. That decision sets a record for a pre-debut player, highlighting the Mariners' confidence in his future.