This is just the beginning for Emerson, though. Seattle clearly expects the top prospect to be a big part of the team’s future, as made evident by the eight-year, $95 million deal he signed<\/a> at the end of March. And based on some comments from one of the Mariners’ executives, the rookie should have plenty of chances to showcase his talents in the big leagues moving forward. <\/p>\n Mariners plan to give Colt Emerson an extended look in the majors May 17, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners third baseman Colt Emerson (4) celebrates after scoring a run against the San Diego Padres during the sixth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-Imagn Images | Steven Bisig-Imagn Images<\/p>\n Back in April, Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto suggested<\/a> Emerson was very close to being promoted to the majors. Brendan Donovan was placed<\/a> on the 10-day injured list with a left groin muscle strain on Sunday, which paved the way for the 20-year-old to get called up from Triple-A, where he was hitting .255 with seven home runs, 26 RBIs, and 10 stolen bases in 38 games this year. <\/p>\n With Donovan expected to be sidelined for at least a few weeks, Mariners general manager Justin Hollander said<\/a> Emerson is set to be Seattle’s primary third baseman for the foreseeable future, according to MLB.com’s Daniel Kramer. Hollander also added<\/a> that the young infielder is “certainly not going to be in a true platoon.”<\/p>\n “This period will give him some runway,” Hollander said<\/a>. “This is not a 15 at-bat or a 20 at-bat tryout to see if he’s capable of taking the job and running with it for the rest of the year. I have zero concerns that he’s emotionally ready.” <\/p>\n Based on these remarks, it seems like Mariners fans can expect to see Emerson’s name penciled into the lineup very frequently while Donovan is out. <\/p>\n![\"Seattle](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/01krwqp9jg0wn0y662b9.jpg\" "\\"Seattle")
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