Brewers Sign Top Prospect Cooper Pratt to $51M Extension

The 21-year-old shortstop has played just 3 games above Double-A but the Brewers see him as their future at the position.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 9:12pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers have signed their No. 6 overall prospect, 21-year-old shortstop Cooper Pratt, to an 8-year, $51 million contract extension. Pratt spent the 2025 season at Double-A Biloxi, hitting 8 home runs and stealing 31 bases. The Brewers see him as their shortstop of the future despite having other top infield prospects like Jesús Made and Luis Peña in their system.

Why it matters

This is a significant long-term investment by the Brewers in one of their top young talents, signaling their belief that Pratt can develop into an impact player at the major league level despite his limited professional experience so far.

The details

Pratt, a 6th round draft pick by the Brewers in 2023, has played just 23 games above Single-A in his minor league career. However, he impressed the team in spring training, hitting .294 with 10 hits in 42 at-bats. The extension includes two club options and escalators on the option years, showing the Brewers' confidence in Pratt's future development.

  • Pratt signed the 8-year, $51 million extension on March 30, 2026.
  • He spent the 2025 season at Double-A Biloxi, his first taste of the upper minors.

The players

Cooper Pratt

A 21-year-old shortstop prospect who was the Brewers' 6th round draft pick in 2023. He spent the 2025 season at Double-A Biloxi, hitting 8 home runs and stealing 31 bases.

Jesús Made

Another top infield prospect in the Brewers' system, charging up behind Pratt.

Luis Peña

Also a highly-touted infield prospect in the Brewers' farm system, competing with Pratt and Made for the future shortstop job.

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What they’re saying

“Source confirms: Infield prospect Cooper Pratt finalizing eight-year, $51 million contract with Brewers. 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.”

— Ken Rosenthal, Reporter

What’s next

Pratt will open the 2026 season at Triple-A Nashville as he continues his development towards becoming the Brewers' everyday shortstop of the future.

The takeaway

This long-term extension for a prospect with limited upper-minors experience shows the Brewers' strong belief in Pratt's potential and their willingness to invest in their farm system to build a sustainable contender.