Brewers finalize $51 million extension with No. 4 Triple-A prospect
This is a significant move for the future of the Brewers.
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The Milwaukee Brewers are banking on one of their top prospects to become a star. They further displayed their confidence in the shortstop by signing him to an extension on Monday. "Source confirms: Infield prospect Cooper Pratt finalizing eight-year, $51 million contract with Brewers," The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal wrote on X .
"Deal includes two club options with escalators on option years. Has played only three games above AA. Brewers No.
6 prospect per The Athletic's Keith Law. " Pratt, 21, was a sixth-round draft pick of the Brewers in 2023 from Magnolia Heights School in Mississippi. He spent the 2025 season at Double-A Biloxi after playing just 23 games at High-A Wisconsin and Single-A Carolina in 2024.