Emerson’s debut looms as Mariners’ rookie star shines!
Seattle is getting backed into a corner.
Mariners may have no choice but to give Colt Emerson his MLB debut soon originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Seattle Mariners probably have a whole Colt Emerson plan figured out for how to incorporate the top-10 MLB prospect into major league action for the first time.
An injury could change that whole timeline. The Mariners aren't sure about J. P.
Crawford's status for Opening Day, which is March 26. Crawford has missed five consecutive Spring Training games. The problem?
An injury to Crawford's right shoulder, which is quite important for a shortstop. Emerson has played 16 Cactus League games for Seattle this spring and has an . 854 OPS that includes a double, a triple, two home runs and eight RBI.