Mariners' Colt Emerson to undergo wrist surgery; Bryan Woo set to start

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Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Mariners' Colt Emerson to undergo wrist surgery; Bryan Woo set to start
Summary

Seattle Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson will undergo season-ending surgery on his left wrist, as confirmed by general manager Justin Hollander. The rookie has experienced wrist pain since spring training and is expected to recover in time for next season. Emerson's struggles at the plate included a.190 batting average, leading to a recent demotion to Triple-A. Meanwhile, right-hander Bryan Woo is scheduled to start Wednesday after dealing with shoulder soreness. J.P. Crawford is also likely to be activated from the injured list soon, while Brendan Donovan remains on the seven-day concussion IL.

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  • •Colt Emerson to have surgery on partially dislocated left wrist.
  • •Emerson's batting average was.190 with eight homers this season.
  • •Bryan Woo is feeling better and will make his next start.
  • •J.P. Crawford likely to be activated from the injured list.
  • •Brendan Donovan remains on the seven-day concussion IL.
Latest Updates
  • 1:53 AMESPN MLB — Season over for M's Emerson; Woo to make start
  • 1:25 AMYahoo Sports — Seattle Mariners Receive Concerning News About Colt Emerson’s Injury
  • 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners Colt Emerson to have season-ending wrist surgery
  • 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — Mariners' Colt Emerson to have season-ending wrist surgery and Bryan Woo will make his next start
  • 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson to have season-ending surgery on left wrist
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Seattle Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will have season-ending surgery on Wednesday to repair a partially dislocated tendon in his left wrist and is expected to be ready for the start of next season, general manager Justin Hollander said Monday. Emerson has been bothered by the injury since before spring training. The 21-year-old Emerson signed a $95 million, eight-year contract on April 1 — the biggest commitment at the time for a player who had yet to appear in the big leagues.

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The Seattle Mariners announced that young shortstop Colt Emerson will undergo season ending surgery on his wrist this Wednesday. Emerson went on the injured list after the Yankees series a couple weeks ago. Originally, the organization planned to demote him to Triple-A Tacoma so he could continue to improve on his swing. However, Emerson then […] The post Seattle Mariners Receive Concerning News About Colt Emerson’s Injury appeared first on HEAVY.

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Mariners rookie shortstop Colt Emerson will have season-ending surgery Wednesday, but Seattle right-hander Bryan Woo will make his scheduled start.

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