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Mariners Test Emerson at Shortstop After $95 M Deal

5/21/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Crawford told Dan Wilson on May 20, 2026 he will play third base as Seattle tests moving Colt Emerson to shortstop.
Emerson debuted at third base on May 17, 2026.
Emerson hit a three-run homer on May 20.
He signed an eight-year, $95 million extension on March 31, 2026, the largest pre-debut deal.
Mariners will keep Emerson as everyday shortstop beginning in 2027, while injured third-baseman Brendan Donovan shifts to a super-utility role.

History

Historical Context

Seattle’s modern era began with the 1977 expansion that created the Mariners. A decade later, the club signed rookie Ken Griffey Jr., pairing him with his father Ken Griffey Sr. to become the first father-son teammates, appearing together in 51 games in 1990. That early willingness to invest in youthful talent set a precedent the franchise still follows.

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Story summary

Crawford told Dan Wilson on May 20, 2026 he will play third base as Seattle tests moving Colt Emerson to shortstop.
Emerson debuted at third base on May 17, 2026.
Emerson hit a three-run homer on May 20.
He signed an eight-year, $95 million extension on March 31, 2026, the largest pre-debut deal.
Mariners will keep Emerson as everyday shortstop beginning in 2027, while injured third-baseman Brendan Donovan shifts to a super-utility role.

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