{
  "id": 3136975,
  "title": "Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson to have season-ending surgery on left wrist",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/mariners-shortstop-colt-emerson-to-have-season-ending-surgery-on-left",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T23:32:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/mariners-shortstop-colt-emerson-to-have-season-ending-surgery-on-left-wrist-233254508.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Seattle Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson is set to undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, according to multiple reports. The 21-year-old rookie, who was already on the injured list since August 14 due to wrist issues, will be ready for spring training next year. Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto expressed disappointment that Emerson did not communicate his wrist pain more openly, stating that he should have been more upfront about the extent of his discomfort. Despite being signed to an eight-year, $95 million contract, Emerson's performance this season was lackluster, with a .190 batting average, .244 on-base percentage, and .325 slugging percentage. He struggled defensively as well, leading to the initial decision to demote him to Triple-A Tacoma. However, after discussing the matter with Dipoto and manager Dan Wilson, Emerson decided to have his wrist examined, citing ongoing issues. Emerson's injury history, including cortisone injections and wrist and back spasms, has raised concern among Mariners management. With J.P. Crawford also on the injured list, the Mariners are 62-69, three games behind the division-leading Houston Astros and Texas Rangers.",
  "summary": "The Mariners' No. 1 prospect, Emerson signed an eight-year, $95 million contract before being promoted to the majors.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}