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Mariners' Top Prospect Colt Emerson Eyes Starting Infield Role

11/25/2025

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Colt Emerson, a 20-year-old consensus No. 1 prospect for the Seattle Mariners, may compete for a 2026 starting role at third base if Eugenio Suárez does not return.
Team president Jerry Dipoto expressed confidence in Emerson's potential impact.
Emerson could also challenge for the second-base job with Cole Young and Leo Rivas to add veteran infield presence.
The Mariners are unlikely to sign both Suárez and free agent Jorge Polanco.

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Colt Emerson, a 20-year-old consensus No. 1 prospect for the Seattle Mariners, may compete for a 2026 starting role at third base if Eugenio Suárez does not return.
Team president Jerry Dipoto expressed confidence in Emerson's potential impact.
Emerson could also challenge for the second-base job with Cole Young and Leo Rivas to add veteran infield presence.
The Mariners are unlikely to sign both Suárez and free agent Jorge Polanco.