Brewers Officially Sign Shortstop Cooper Pratt to Massive 8-Year Extension

The Brewers have locked up their top prospect with a long-term deal through 2033.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 8:21pm

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The Milwaukee Brewers have officially signed shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to an 8-year, $50.75 million contract extension that will keep him in a Brewers uniform through the 2033 season, with club options for 2034 and 2035. Pratt, regarded as the best defender in the Brewers' farm system, has only played 3 games at the Triple-A level but the team believes he has the offensive potential to be a core part of their future success.

Why it matters

Signing Pratt to a long-term deal shows the Brewers' commitment to building around their top prospects and maintaining a consistent contender in Milwaukee. Pratt's defensive skills at a premium position make him a valuable asset, and the Brewers are betting on his bat developing to become an impact player at the MLB level.

The details

The 8-year deal will pay Pratt $50.75 million and includes a pair of club options for 2034 and 2035. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Brewers designated outfielder Steward Berroa for assignment. Pratt had just 3 games of Triple-A experience at the time of the deal, the fewest of any player at that level to sign an MLB extension. The Brewers believe Pratt's defensive prowess and offensive potential make him worth the long-term investment.

  • The deal was officially announced on April 3, 2026.
  • Pratt had been held out of the Nashville Sounds lineup all week while the deal was being finalized.

The players

Cooper Pratt

A top shortstop prospect in the Brewers' farm system, regarded as the best defender at his position in the organization. The Brewers have signed him to an 8-year, $50.75 million contract extension.

Steward Berroa

An outfielder in the Brewers' organization who was designated for assignment to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for Pratt's contract extension.

David Stearns

The President of Baseball Operations for the Milwaukee Brewers, who commented on the team's excitement to sign Pratt to a long-term deal.

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What they’re saying

“We are very excited to make this long-term commitment to Cooper. He is a player we feel will be an instrumental part of our future success in Milwaukee. Cooper has all the tools to be a special player, and we are thrilled that he will be in a Brewers uniform for years to come. This commitment continues to show our organization's passion, led by ownership, to consistently produce a winning team season after season.”

— David Stearns, President of Baseball Operations, Milwaukee Brewers

What’s next

The Brewers will now look to promote Pratt to the major league roster as soon as they feel he is ready, with his new contract extension clearing the way for his MLB debut.

The takeaway

By signing their top shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to an 8-year, $50.75 million extension, the Milwaukee Brewers have made a strong commitment to building around their farm system and maintaining a consistent contender in the NL Central for years to come.