Brewers Lock Down Top Prospect Pratt

0:00It's March 30th, this is MLB News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. Milwaukee Brewers are added again, locking down another top prospect before he hits the majors. 21-year-old infielder Cooper Pratt, their number 4 guy and 60-second overall per MLB rankings, is nearing an 8-year deal worth just. Over $50 million, plus two option years at about 15 million each. This mirrors what they pulled off two and a half years back with Jackson Churrio, handing him an 8-year extension with two options for 82. Million guaranteed, all before a single big league at bat. Brewers love betting big on their farm system early. Pratt's got that high upside vibe, drafted out of high school in the sixth round back in 2023. Last season in AA, he slashed 0.238 over 0.343 over 0.348, flashing gold glove defense at multiple spots. He just wrapped his second big league spring training, even hung with the club for exhibitions against the Reds last week.

1:03Kids packing for AAA Nashville now, feeling ready whenever the call comes. Brewers stay mum on these talks per policy, but if it lands, it's another smart play keeping talent in-house cheap, long term.