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Mariners Reassign Top Prospect Emerson to Minor Leagues

3/22/2026

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The Seattle Mariners reassigned Colt Emerson, the team's consensus No. 1 prospect, to minor league camp, signaling he will likely begin the season in Triple-A Tacoma.
With J.P. Crawford possibly on the injured list, Leo Rivas or Cole Young may fill the shortstop role.
Cole Young is expected to start at second base but has experience at shortstop.
Colt Emerson batted .268 with two home runs in 41 spring at-bats.

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The Seattle Mariners reassigned Colt Emerson, the team's consensus No. 1 prospect, to minor league camp, signaling he will likely begin the season in Triple-A Tacoma.
With J.P. Crawford possibly on the injured list, Leo Rivas or Cole Young may fill the shortstop role.
Cole Young is expected to start at second base but has experience at shortstop.
Colt Emerson batted .268 with two home runs in 41 spring at-bats.