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Brewers Designate Outfielder Steward Berroa For Assignment
Top infield prospect Cooper Pratt's contract selected to 40-man roster after extension
Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:09pm
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The Brewers' roster moves signal their focus on developing young talent while parting ways with veteran players.Today in NashvilleThe Milwaukee Brewers have designated outfielder Steward Berroa for assignment, opening up a spot on the 40-man roster. That roster spot will go to top infield prospect Cooper Pratt, whose contract has been selected to the 40-man roster after he recently signed an eight-year extension with the team. Pratt will remain at the Triple-A level for now.
Why it matters
Roster moves like this are common in Major League Baseball as teams manage their 40-man rosters and make room for top prospects. The Brewers are making space for their future by bringing up Pratt, a highly touted infield talent, while parting ways with Berroa, a veteran outfielder.
The details
Berroa, an outfielder, has been designated for assignment by the Brewers. This opens up a spot on the team's 40-man roster, which will now go to Cooper Pratt, one of the Brewers' top infield prospects. Pratt recently signed an eight-year contract extension with the team and will remain at the Triple-A level for the time being.
- The Brewers made this roster move on April 3, 2026.
The players
Steward Berroa
A veteran outfielder who has been designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Cooper Pratt
A top infield prospect in the Brewers' minor league system, whose contract has been selected to the 40-man roster after signing an eight-year extension with the team.
The takeaway
This move by the Brewers is a common roster transaction in baseball, as teams make space for their top prospects while parting ways with veteran players. The selection of Cooper Pratt to the 40-man roster signals the Brewers' commitment to developing their future infield talent.
