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Brewers promote shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, sign $50.75M contract

6/17/2026

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Pratt Promoted

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to the major-league roster for the June 16, 2026 series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
Milwaukee signed Pratt on April 3, 2026 to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract with $15 million options and designated Luis Rengifo for assignment.
In Triple-A Nashville Pratt hit .241 with six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals, while MLB Pipeline ranked him No. 63 overall and No. 4 in the Brewers system.

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Brewers Favored

Betting markets list the Brewers as a -154 favorite with a -1.5 run-line at +136 and an eight-run total, reflecting starter concerns.
Robert Gasser surrendered six runs on eight hits, including four homers, in a 7-5 Triple-A Las Vegas loss.
Manager Pat Murphy said resting regulars such as Christian Yelich, Brice Turang, Jake Bauers and Sal Frelick was important after the series win.

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Pratt Debuts

Pratt's parents Russell and Heidi and his brothers Quincy, Jett and Ozzie stood on the field for his debut batting practice.
After being pulled from a Triple-A game two days earlier, he got high-fives and hugs from the Nashville dugout.
He told reporters his dad texted, “Oh now he’s coming now,” showing family excitement.
Milwaukee entered Tuesday with a 43-26 record, keeping a 4.5-game NL Central lead.

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Lara Signed

Luis Lara signed a seven-year, $31 million extension with three options.
Lara posted a .329/.443/.476 slash line with seven homers, 29 RBIs and 20 steals in 62 Triple-A games.
Pratt, a 6-foot-4, 210-pound shortstop, improved his line from .205/.338/.308 to .241/.349/.386 by season’s end.
Analysts say Lara could be the next prospect promoted after Pratt’s debut versus Cleveland.

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Pratt Promoted

The Milwaukee Brewers promoted shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to the major-league roster for the June 16, 2026 series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
Milwaukee signed Pratt on April 3, 2026 to an eight-year, $50.75 million contract with $15 million options and designated Luis Rengifo for assignment.
In Triple-A Nashville Pratt hit .241 with six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 steals, while MLB Pipeline ranked him No. 63 overall and No. 4 in the Brewers system.

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