Rookie Undergoing Season-Ending Surgery After Disappointing Year
Summary
Seattle Mariners rookie Colt Emerson will have surgery on his injured left wrist, ending his 2026 season early. Emerson played through the injury since spring training but struggled with his batting throughout the year.Key Facts
- Colt Emerson is a 21-year-old rookie for the Seattle Mariners.
- He has tendon inflammation in his left wrist, caused by an injury in spring training.
- Emerson played through the injury with treatment, including an injection in April.
- He hit eight home runs and had 23 RBIs in 69 games but had a below-average batting performance.
- The Mariners placed him on the 10-day injured list on August 14, later deciding on season-ending surgery.
- Mariners’ baseball operations president Jerry Dipoto wished Emerson had reported his injury earlier.
- Brock Rodden has filled Emerson’s position, while J.P. Crawford is expected to return from injury soon.
- Crawford previously played 87 games this season and will strengthen the Mariners’ infield as they pursue first place in their division.
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