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A new and unexpected best-case Mariners scenario for Colt Emerson has emerged

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Colt Emerson was one of the top players to keep an eye on this spring. As Seattle's most highly-touted prospect, fans were excited to see if the 20-year-old was ready to compete at a big-league level. Although there was never a clear spot for him on the roster, some believed that his sheer upside as a young player would force the organization to pencil him in the Opening Day lineup.

Unfortunately, his numbers over 30 spring training at-bats suggest that he's still got some work to do. Across his 13 games, he's slashing just .200/.242/.267 with seven strikeouts, an indicator that he could use more time in the upper levels of the minors before debuting.