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

Seattle Mariners apparently locked up top prospect Colt Emerson to an eight-year contract extension valued at $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 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; he was added to the 40-man roster to finalize the deal. That decision sets a record for a pre-debut player, showing the club's bold bet on his potential.