On Tuesday evening, the Seattle Mariners will continue their series with the New York Yankees (at home).
They are coming off a 2-1 victory over the Yankees (on Monday).
Mariners Announce Roster Move Before Yankees Game
GettyDan Wilson #6 of the Seattle Mariners looks on before the game against the San Francisco Giants at T-Mobile Park on August 23, 2024 in Seattle, Washington.
Before Tuesday’s game, the Mariners announced that they had signed Colt Emerson to a contract extension.
The Mariners wrote: “We’ve signed INF Colt Emerson to a contract extension through the 2033 season, with a club option for 2034.”
We’ve signed INF Colt Emerson to a contract extension through the 2033 season, with a club option for 2034. #TridentsUp
As part of the release, the team also announced that they had designated Ryan Loutos for assignment (h/t MLB Trade Rumors).
Ty Dane Gonzalez of Locked On Mariners wrote: “Emerson extension is official. He’s been added to the 40-man roster. Mariners DFA’d Ryan Loutos to make room.”
Loutos’ MLB career
GettyRyan Loutos #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches to the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Nationals Park on June 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Loutos has spent part of two seasons in the MLB playing for the Washington Nationals, St. Louis Cardinals and Los Angeles Dodgers.
He is coming off a year where he appeared in 12 games.
The 27-year-old never played in a regular season game for Seattle (he had been acquired over the offseason).
Daniel Kramer of MLB.com wrote (on November 6, 2025): “Mariners roster move: They’ve claimed right-hander Ryan Loutos off waivers from the Nationals and added him to their 40-man roster, which is now at 38 players.”
GettyRyan Loutos #52 of the Washington Nationals pitches in the seventh inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins at Nationals Park on June 15, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Seattle Right Now
GettyManager Dan Wilson #6 of the Seattle Mariners is interviewed before game six of the American League Championship Series against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on October 19, 2025 in Toronto, Ontario.
The Mariners come into Tuesday’s showdown with New York with a 3-2 record in their first five games of the 2026 season.
Following this series, they will visit Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in California on April 3.
ESPN’s Buster Olney wrote: “Colt Emerson had six games in Class AAA at the end of last season, and has started at that level this year, opening 2026 with 5-for-14. Now that he’s reached an eight-year, $95 million deal with the Mariners, it figures he’ll be called up as soon as Seattle deems he’s ready. Soon.”
GettyColt Emerson, the Seattle Mariners 22nd overall draft pick, takes batting practice at T-Mobile Park on July 18, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
The Mariners are coming off a fantastic year where they won the American League West with a 90-72 record.
They went all the way to the ALCS before losing to the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games.
Seattle Mariners Announce Roster Move Before Yankees Game