Colt Emerson

The Mariners and top prospect Colt Emerson are in agreement on an eight-year, $95 million contract extension.

Fantasy Impact

The deal includes a ninth-year club option, a full no-trade clause and escalators that can bring it north of $130 million. The two sides land this huge deal before Emerson makes his MLB debut. The top prospect is opening the season in Triple-A and should be up for his major league debut at some point later this year. Being one of the top prospects in baseball, he will be a player fantasy managers will want to monitor.

The Mariners reassigned INF Colt Emerson to minor league camp.

Fantasy Impact

Emerson, one of the top prospects in all of baseball, had been competing for a spot on the Mariners Opening Day roster. He should get a chance to make his debut at some point this season.

Mariners infield prospect Colt Emerson will be given an opportunity to win a spot on the team's Opening Day roster.

Fantasy Impact

Mariners general manager Jerry DiPito said that Emerson will get spring training reps at third base and mentioned his versatility to play second base and shortstop, as well. The 20-year-old likely remains a long shot to break camp with the club as he's played just six games above Double-A and began last season in High-A ball, alongside the club's acquisition of utility man Brendan Donovan from the Cardinals.

The Mariners promoted Colt Emerson to Double-A Arkansas.

Fantasy Impact

Emerson is considered the top prospect in the Mariners farm system and one of all the top prospects in all of baseball. He slashed .281/.388/.453 in High-A, including hitting .313 with seven home runs since the start of June.

Colt Emerson is back in the lineup for High-A Everett on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Everett was removed from Tuesday's game early due to soreness in his leg. He is back batting second and starting at shortstop.