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Colt Emerson’s rough stretch isn’t a surprise—it’s part of the learning curve for a 20-year-old rookie thrust into MLB’s toughest lineup. With a .170 average and 40% strikeout rate in his last 15 games, the shortstop’s struggles mirror his Triple-A woes, where he already battled whiffs against elite pitching. While fans push for a demotion, the Mariners need patience—Emerson’s glove talent and long-term potential make this slump a temporary hurdle, not a failure. He’s not alone; other young Mariners like Sal Stewart and Chase DeLauter faced similar adjustments. The organization’s bet? Give him time to adapt, because this is just the beginning.

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