Overview
- The Brewers officially promoted shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to the major leagues to make his debut Tuesday, June 16, in the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
- Pratt signed an eight-year extension in April reportedly worth about $50.75 million, a move that put him on Milwaukee’s 40-man roster before his big-league debut.
- At Triple-A Nashville this season Pratt hit roughly .241/.349/.386 with six home runs and 17 steals in about 58 games while earning Minor League Gold Glove recognition for his defensive work.
- Milwaukee must announce a corresponding roster move for Pratt’s active roster spot and multiple reports identify Luis Rengifo as the most likely player to be displaced.
- The call-up responds to the Brewers’ left-side infield offensive struggles and gives the club a young, controllable shortstop for both its immediate playoff push and longer-term infield plans.