Mariners Sign Top Prospect Colt Emerson

0:00It's March 31st. Welcome to Seattle Mariners News Today, AI-powered coverage of your squad. Seattle Mariners just locked in their top prospect, Cole Emerson, with an 8-year, 95 million dollar contract. This deal kicks off right now this season, and even has a team option for 2034. It's breaking records as the biggest ever for a player who hasn't hit the major leagues yet. Word is, the agreement still under wraps, no official announcement. As a 20-year-old shortstop, they grab with the 22nd pick, and the 2023 draft. He's been climbing fast, as one of the game's elite young talents. Baseball America's got him ranked as their number 7 overall prospect heading into the year. Fans are buzzing about what this means for the Mariners' future infield, especially with his smooth skills as short. It's a bold move to secure him long term before he even debuts. Lately, he's tearing it up in AAA Tacoma, hitting 357 with a home run in just 3 games. Back in spring training, he posted 268 over 18 games, smashing two homeers and driving

1:05in 8 runs. Dudes ready to contribute. Mariners are betting big on Emerson turning into a cornerstone, and if his hot start holds, this could look like a steal down the line. Keep an eye on when they make it official.