Mariners Lock Down Colt Emerson with Record-Breaking Deal

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Seattle Mariners just locked down their top prospect, Cole Emerson, with a $95 million $8-year contract.

That's the biggest deal ever for a player who hasn't even debuted in the majors yet.

A source close to the situation spilled the beans to the Associated Press.

The contract kicks in right now this season and comes with the team option for 2034,

giving the Mariners long-term control over this young star.

Emerson's a 20-year-old shortstop they grab with a 22nd overall pick in the 2023 amateur draft.

He rolled into the season as baseball America's number 7 prospect overall.

Lately, he's been on fire, hitting 357 with a perfect 1,000 on base, plus slugging in 3 AAA to coma games.

Back in spring training, he batted 268 over 18 games, smashing two homers and driving in eight runs.

Deals not official yet, since it's still under wraps, but if it goes through,

Emerson set to anchor the Mariners infield for years, betting big on his bright future.