Brewers Lock Up Top Prospect Cooper Pratt

0:00On March 31st, Milwaukee Brewers are locking up young talent early again, this time with top prospect Cooper Pratt. The 21-year-old shortstop is close to an 8-year deal worth about $50 million, including two club options. It's their number 4 guy in the system, and he's never played a big league game yet. Earlier this week, reporters Bob Nightingale and John Heyman dropped the news, with Heyman pinning it at $50.75 million. This mirrors what they did last year, with Outfielder Jackson Cheerio, an 8-year 82 million packed before he even sniffed the majors. Fans and scouts love it because Pratt's got real upside. He toured up in spring training last year, hitting 381, and held his own in 18 games this spring too. Now in AAA Nashville, he's off to a slow start, but stealing bases and driving in runs. Still ain't signed yet, so hold off on the celebrations. But with his progress, a big league shot could come later this season if he heats up.

1:00Brewer's brass clearly sees him as a cornerstone. Milwaukee keys playing chess with these extensions, betting on homegrown stars to stay competitive for years. Smart moves all around. Stay locked in with Milwaukee Brewers News today, AI-powered updates.