Mariners say top prospect Colt Emerson downplayed severity of wrist injury: 'He should have said something'

Seattle Mariners officials revealed that top prospect Colt Emerson downplayed the severity of a wrist injury during his time with the team. According to the organization, the player failed to report the physical issue in a timely manner, prompting management to state that he should have spoken up about the problem.

Prior to being placed on the injured list, Emerson experienced a difficult stretch during his initial year in the major leagues, which ultimately led to his demotion. The combination of his on-field struggles and the newly disclosed wrist injury provides context for his performance dip and subsequent roster moves.