Brewers' Gamble: Locking Up Misiorowski

On April 2nd, Milwaukee Brewers made way signing top prospect Cooper Pratt to a long-term extension before his major league debut.

Now attention turns to their young Ace Jacob Mizierowski, entering his second big league season as a prime candidate for a similar deal.

Talk is swirling around a hypothetical seven-year contract worth $70 million, running from 2027 through 20, 33, with club options in 2034 and 2035.

The case for locking him up makes sense with pitching salaries exploding.

Think Tariq Skubal resetting the market next offseason.

At about $10 million a year, it buys control of a guy with sky-high potential to dominate if he owns his command.

On the flip side, risks loom large.

Mizierowski struggles with control, sometimes walking four or five batters in an outing which could cap his ceiling.

Plus, that fastball topping 100 mph brings real injury concerns over the long haul.

Brewers front office faces a classic gamble here, balancing upside against pitfalls to build around their core.

Whatever they decide, it shapes their rotation for years ahead.

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