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Brewers Giving Shortstop Prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-Year, $50.75 Million Deal, AP Source Says

The Brewers secure Cooper Pratt, a top 62 MLB prospect, with an eight-year, $51 million contract extension before his major league debut.

  • On Monday, the Milwaukee Brewers reportedly agreed to an eight-year contract worth more than $50 million with 21-year-old shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt, according to USA Today's Bob Nightengale.
  • Milwaukee has utilized this strategy before, signing outfielder Jackson Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million deal in December 2023 before his major league debut. Chourio has since compiled 6.8 WAR in his first two seasons.
  • Rated as a top prospect by MLB Pipeline, Pratt is a 2024 minor league Gold Glove winner known for defensive instincts. The shortstop has yet to make his MLB debut but is starting the 2026 season with Triple-A Nashville.
  • The agreement includes two $15 million club options with potential escalators for accolades like All-Star berths or Gold Gloves, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal. The deal structure rewards future performance.
  • Currently in Triple-A Nashville, Pratt's extension signals the organization's long-term faith in the shortstop as a core piece despite his lack of major league experience. His MLB debut is expected at some point in 2026.
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Brewers giving prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal

The Brewers selected Pratt in the sixth round of the 2023 draft.

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Reports: Brewers sign Pratt for $50M before debut

Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract, according to multiple reports.

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Brewers giving shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt an 8-year, $50.75 million deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says Milwaukee Brewers shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt has agreed to terms on an eight-year, $50.75 million contract before playing in a major league game.

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Milwaukee Brewers Make $51 Million Decision on 21-Year-Old Top Prospect with No MLB Experience

Milwaukee Brewers are close to an eight-year extension with Cooper Pratt. Discover the latest MLB contract news.

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Brewers reportedly working on eight-year extension with prospect who's played just three games in Triple-A

Cooper Pratt's deal is expected to be worth more than $50 million

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Brewers Reportedly Signing Top-100 Prospect Cooper Pratt to 8-Year Contract Before MLB Debut

Cooper Pratt has yet to appear in an MLB game, but the skilled shortstop already has his first big payday.

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rotoballer.com broke the news in on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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