Mariners could call up $95M prospect as great way to fix failing lineup
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The Seattle Mariners own a 19-22 record this season, far from where the team that was just one win away from the World Series last year wants to be.
For this Mariners team, while there might be some concerns about the pitching staff, mainly with Luis Castillo, the offensive side is much more concerning.
Amid such a worrying offense, Fansided.com's Christopher Kline is urging the Mariners to call up their $95 million infielder and top prospect, Colt Emerson.
"Colt Emerson is a consensus top-10 prospect in MLB, earning an eight-year, $95 million contract extension before his first call-up," Kline writes. "It won't take much longer. Seattle could use another major bat in the infield, even after the Brendan Donovan trade."
With a failing offense, Seattle needs to find a way to improve its offense. They need more firepower, and adding Emerson to the infield would make a ton of sense.
Mariners promoting Colt Emerson would make a ton of sense
Cal Raleigh's struggles recently have been a huge issue for the Mariners. But, beyond his issues, Seattle could use a better offense from their shortstop spot over J.P. Crawford.
He has a .204 average with four homers and 11 RBIs this season in 113 at-bats with a .698 OPS. Calling up Emerson to take his spot would make some sense this season.
At Triple-A, the $95 million infielder has a .254 batting average with an .813 OPS in 126 at-bats with six homers and 20 RBIs.
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But, an Emerson call-up wouldn't just help the offense; his elite defense would be an instant upgrade over Crawford, who's had some worrying plays this season at shortstop.
While calling up Emerson won't completely fix the Mariners' issues this season, he would be a huge help for the offense and defense at one of the most important positions on the roster.
Besides, the Mariners are spending $95 million on him; it wouldn't make sense to let him sit in the minor leagues while making so much money.
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