Brewers Promoting Prospect Cooper Pratt To Make His MLB Debut

[Steve Drumwright]

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After a contract extension to begin the season, Cooper Pratt is set to make his MLB debut. Pratt, Brewer Fanatic's No. 4 prospect, will be called up from Triple-A Nashville before Tuesday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians, according to Brewer Fanatic's Spencer Michaelis (via direct observation on MiLB.tv) and MLB.com's Adam McCalvy (via organizational sources).

 

The 21-year-old Pratt, a shortstop, signed an eight-year, $50.75 million contract extension at the end of March. He is an excellent defender who has shown some signs of offensive progress. At Nashville this season, his first at the Triple-A level, Pratt has a slash line of .244/.353/.392 with six homers, 32 RBIs and 17 stolen bases. The six homers in less than half a season are two shy of his career high of eight, which he accomplished each of the last two seasons.

Whom Pratt replaces on the Brewers' roster is another question. Third baseman Luis Rengifo appeared to sustain a mild shoulder injury in Sunday's 4-0 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies. Rengifo, who is also a candidate to be designated for assignment, did remain in the game. Another possibility would be optioning shortstop Joey Ortiz to Triple-A. There could be another possibility as well. Pratt is already on the 40-man roster by virtue of his contract extension.

Pratt was a sixth-round draft choice in 2023 out of Magnolia Heights High School in Senatobia, Miss. He is one of two prospects the Brewers have locked up with contract extensions this season. Center fielder Luis Lara just signed a seven-year, $31 million deal. He is also 21.

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[Brian]

If Rengifo has a shoulder injury he for sure will be the one replaced. 

[Jim French Stepstool]

He hasn't been raking in the last 4-5 games, but really the whole season he's seldom looked overmatched, makes consistent contact & seems to have a real nice feel for the strike zone. That & an ability to use all fields should serve him well in his first tour of the bigs. Looking forward to this.

I wonder if Rengifo is IL'ed as the other half of this move. He remained in the game but took a couple good shots to the wrist & lower leg.

[Rick Daltons Flamethrower]

Really like this move. Bring up Cooper and either DFA or trade Renhifo. The trade deadline is 6 weeks away. Let him settle in. Focus on a reliever and 3rd baseman at the trade deadline. 

[Snoebird]

Pratt's most important relationship will be with Brice Turang, who walked in Pratt's shoes and has evolved into a solid all-star. I'm looking forward to watching how much Pratt leans on Turang and how well they mesh on and off the field. 

[brewmann04]

Please remember to taper expectations