Brewers Lock Down Pratt with Massive Extension

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Milwaukee Brewers just locked down their 21-year-old, short-stop prospect Cooper Pratt with an

8-year contract extension plus two team.

Options that could run through 2035, it's worth $50.75 million guaranteed, and might

climb past $80 million if those $15 million options get picked, up.

This deal ranks as the 3rd largest ever for a player without a single big league ad

bat, right behind teammate Jackson Churriot's $82 million, over 8 years, and Seattle's

Colt Emerson at $95 million.

Both those packs dropped this week, kicking off a hot streak of extensions for top young

talents.

Pratt's a 6-round pick from the 2023 draft, who signed for $1.35 million, standing

6-foot-4 with elite defense, and solid contact skills.

Baseball America slots him as the 53rd best prospect overall, and he's number 2 in the

Brewers system, though his double-aid numbers last year, sat at 238 with 8 homers.

The Brewers added him to the 40-man roster in April 3rd, but he's sticking in AAA Nashville

for more reps, with Joey Ortiz holding shortstop, and Bryce Tarrang owning second base for

now.

The ABU looks like 2026 territory, surrounded by other left-side infield prospects like

Jesus made.

Even cooler, Pratt's a rep by Scott Boris, who rarely does these pre-free agency deals,

but this one secures his bag while giving Milwaukee smart.

Long-term value if his power clicks.

Brewers building deep for the middle infield grind.