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Colt Emerson homers in debut after $95 M extension.

5/19/2026

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  • Colt Emerson hit his first MLB home run, a blast, as Seattle beat Chicago 6-1 at T-Mobile Park.
  • Emerson signed an eight-year, $95 million extension before debut, the largest deal for a minor-league player with no MLB experience.
  • GM Justin Hollander said Emerson will get most third-base playing time while Brendan Donovan stays on the injured list.
  • Bryan Woo threw six shutout innings while Julio Rodríguez added a solo first-inning homer.