Mariners infielder Colt Emerson will undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, expected to be healthy by spring training 2027. Despite being a top prospect and signing an eight-year, $95MM extension, Emerson struggled in the majors with a .190 average and a high strikeout rate. With Emerson on the IL and J.P. Crawford also injured, Brock Rodden and Leo Rivas are filling in at shortstop as the Mariners remain in playoff contention. Looking ahead, the team faces uncertainty at shortstop, needing Emerson to recover and perform effectively next season.
