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Brewers Bet Big on Cooper Pratt with Eight-Year Extension
sports11 days ago

Brewers Bet Big on Cooper Pratt with Eight-Year Extension

The Milwaukee Brewers are reportedly finalizing an eight-year, $50.75 million extension for 21-year-old shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, with two club options (~$15M per year) and escalators, keeping him under team control for about a decade even if he spends time in the minors. Pratt, a Boras client who has not yet played in the majors and just debuted at Triple-A, is the rare pre-arbitration extension for a top prospect, signaling Milwaukee’s belief in his future defense and potential offensive development. The deal could affect 40-man roster moves and arbitration timing, and may influence infield planning with Turang, Ortiz, Made, Pena, and Williams, possibly shaping future trades if infield logistics change.

Brewers Place Jackson Chourio on IL with Left-Hand Fracture
sports16 days ago

Brewers Place Jackson Chourio on IL with Left-Hand Fracture

Milwaukee placed Jackson Chourio on the 10-day IL with a hairline fracture at the base of his left hand, with an estimated 2–4 week return; Blake Perkins was recalled to start in the outfield as the Brewers shuffle a depth-filled group that includes Frelick, Mitchell, Yelich, Bauers and Lockridge, and may lean on prospects Tyler Black or Jett Williams if more help is needed.

Brewers add Woodford to bolster pitching depth
sports17 days ago

Brewers add Woodford to bolster pitching depth

Milwaukee acquired right-hander Jake Woodford from Tampa Bay under an upward mobility clause in his minor-league deal, sending right-hander K.C. Hunt to the Rays and placing Akil Baddoo on the 60-day injured list to clear a 40-man spot. Woodford, who flashed earlier with St. Louis but has struggled of late, could stick on the active roster if he recovers his velocity (around 93–94 mph in spring) and form, giving Milwaukee added pitching depth; the Rays gain a depth prospect in Hunt while Milwaukee reshuffles its outfield with Chourio, Frelick and Mitchell in the mix.

Brewers land Harrison and Hamilton in surprise trade with Red Sox
sports2 months ago

Brewers land Harrison and Hamilton in surprise trade with Red Sox

Milwaukee traded Caleb Durbin, Andruw Monasterio, Anthony Seigler, and a competitive-balance pick to Boston for Kyle Harrison, David Hamilton, and Shane Drohan; Harrison is a former top prospect with MLB experience, Hamilton is a versatile defender, and Drohan is a promising minor-league arm. The deal reshapes Milwaukee’s infield and leaves the third-base spot uncertain heading into 2026.

Brewers land six on Baseball America's 2026 Top 100 Prospects list
sports2 months ago

Brewers land six on Baseball America's 2026 Top 100 Prospects list

Baseball America’s 2026 Top 100 Prospects list includes six Brewers: Jesus Made (No. 4), Luis Pena (No. 47), Cooper Pratt (No. 50), Jett Williams (No. 71), Brandon Sproat (No. 81), and Logan Henderson (No. 96), highlighting Milwaukee’s deep farm system with a mix of elite infield potential, high-upside hitters, and pitching depth heading into 2026.

Mets land Freddy Peralta in Brewers swap, with Williams and Sproat going to Milwaukee and Tobias Myers heading to New York
baseball2 months ago

Mets land Freddy Peralta in Brewers swap, with Williams and Sproat going to Milwaukee and Tobias Myers heading to New York

The Mets acquire Freddy Peralta and Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in exchange for top-100 prospects Jett Williams and Brandon Sproat (with Williams and Sproat heading to Milwaukee and Myers joining New York). Peralta strengthens New York’s rotation as a high-strikeout No. 2 starter, while Williams provides speed and multi-position defense and Sproat looks like a durable mid-rotation arm for Milwaukee. Milwaukee, meanwhile, adds to its Top 100 tally by bringing in Williams and Sproat, giving the Brewers six Top 100 prospects—tied for the most in baseball.

Mets land Freddy Peralta to power rotation overhaul
sports2 months ago

Mets land Freddy Peralta to power rotation overhaul

The New York Mets acquired Brewers ace Freddy Peralta (and reliever Tobias Myers) in exchange for top prospects Brandon Sproat and Jett Williams, aiming to anchor a revamped rotation. Peralta, in the final year of his extension and coming off a strong 2025 season, is expected to headline a Mets rotation led by Kodai Senga and Sean Manaea, while Milwaukee adds two promising young players as it leans into a younger, depth-filled rotation.

Brewers Acquire William Contreras
sports5 months ago

Brewers Acquire William Contreras

The Brewers acquired William Contreras in a trade primarily involving Esteury Ruiz, which was part of a larger three-team deal where the Braves also traded for Sean Murphy. The author questions how the Brewers managed to secure Contreras without contributing much to the trade, highlighting the unusual nature of the deal.