Mariners Sending Prized Rookie Shortstop Colt Emerson to Minors, AP Source Says
The Mariners are expected to replace Emerson with Brock Rodden, who has hit .262/.342/.499 with 19 home runs in 92 games for Triple-A Tacoma.
- Following Thursday's 1-0 victory over the New York Yankees, the Seattle Mariners optioned rookie shortstop Colt Emerson to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday's game against the Houston Astros.
- A 34 percent strikeout rate alongside a.190 batting average prompted the demotion after Emerson recorded 83 strikeouts in 241 plate appearances, struggling to adjust to major-league pitching.
- Before his major-league debut, the organization signed the 21-year-old to an eight-year, $95 million contract extension, the biggest commitment at the time for an unproven player.
- Utilityman Brock Rodden, a 26-year-old switch-hitter, arrives from Triple-A Tacoma to fill the roster spot after posting a.262 batting average with 19 homers and 65 RBIs in 92 games.
- Manager Dan Wilson said, "Certainly you want to keep his confidence going and keep his swing going," as Leo Rivas will likely handle primary shortstop duties while Emerson rebuilds in Tacoma.
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Mariners sending prized rookie shortstop Colt Emerson to minors, AP source says
Seattle Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will be optioned to Triple-A Tacoma before Friday night’s game against the Houston Astros.
Mariners demote Colt Emerson to Triple-A amid young shortstop’s struggles
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