Brewers' Next Big Bet: Jesus Made Extension

0:00On April 17th, the Milwaukee Brewers keep betting big on their young stars with contract extensions before they even hit the majors. It's their smart play and a small market, locking in talent cheap. They did it with Jackson Turio a couple years back, and he's shining now. This all season, they signed top prospect Cooper Pratt to a huge deal, too. Experts like CBS Sports's Mike Excisa are calling out their next target, 18-year-old infielder Jesus made, their number one prospect. He's crushing it early in AA, hitting 353 with a 476 on base and 529 slugging. Fans and analysts love this move because the Brewers are contenders again, but their infield needs help. An early extension for Maid could fast track him to Milwaukee, just like Turio, and keep him for the long haul as they chase that first world. Maid's no fluke. He's slashed 331 over 458 slash 554 in his first Brewers year, then held strong across three minor.

1:01League levels last season. Now in 12 AA games, he's at 306 over 424 slash 531 with homers, triples, and steals. Milwaukee's never shy from these risks, and with Maid potentially debuting as a teen this year, the clock's ticking to extend him before his value explodes. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Milwaukee Brewers news today update. AI powered and always on.