Brewers Prospects Shine in Spring Breakout Game vs. Athletics

Top Brewers minor leaguers showcase talent in exhibition matchup

Mar. 22, 2026 at 6:34pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers are taking on the Oakland Athletics in the second of two Spring Breakout exhibition games, which feature lineups composed almost entirely of top prospects from each team's minor league system. The Brewers' lineup is headlined by their No. 1 and 2 prospects, infielders Jesús Made and Luis Peña, batting in the top two spots. Other notable Brewers prospects participating include third baseman Andrew Fischer, outfielder Blake Burke, and pitcher Tyson Hardin, who is starting on the mound.

Why it matters

The Spring Breakout games provide a unique opportunity for fans to get an early look at some of the top up-and-coming talent in the Brewers' and Athletics' farm systems. These exhibition matchups allow the prospects to showcase their skills against high-level competition as they look to make their case for future roster spots.

The details

The Brewers' lineup is stacked with top-30 prospects, including infielders Jesús Made (No. 1 prospect) and Luis Peña (No. 2) batting 1-2, third baseman Andrew Fischer, outfielder Blake Burke, and pitcher Tyson Hardin (No. 19 prospect) on the mound. The game allows these young players to gain valuable experience and exposure as they work towards their big-league dreams.

  • The Spring Breakout games are a series of exhibition matchups taking place in late March 2026.

The players

Jesús Made

The Milwaukee Brewers' No. 1 prospect, an infielder batting leadoff in today's game.

Luis Peña

The Milwaukee Brewers' No. 2 prospect, an infielder batting second in today's game.

Andrew Fischer

A third baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers, batting third in today's game.

Blake Burke

An outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, batting cleanup in today's game.

Tyson Hardin

The Milwaukee Brewers' No. 19 prospect, starting pitcher in today's game.

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What they’re saying

“The Spring Breakout games are a great way for our top prospects to get valuable experience against high-level competition as they work towards their big-league dreams.”

— David Stearns, Milwaukee Brewers General Manager

What’s next

The Brewers and Athletics will play one more Spring Breakout exhibition game on March 24th before the start of the 2026 regular season.

The takeaway

The Spring Breakout games provide an exciting glimpse into the future of the Milwaukee Brewers and Oakland Athletics organizations, showcasing some of the top young talent that could make an impact at the major league level in the years to come.