Milwaukee Brewers Sign No. 5 Prospect, Luis Lara To 7-Year Contract

BusinessSportsMoneyMilwaukee Brewers Sign No. 5 Prospect, Luis Lara To 7-Year ContractByBernie Pleskoff,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow AuthorJun 10, 2026, 02:15am EDTPHOENIX, AZ - MARCH 16: Luis Lara #94 of the Milwaukee Brewers celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run in the bottom of the third inning during the game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix on Sunday, March 16, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Marison Bilagody/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Milwaukee Brewers are making a concerted effort to invest in their future.Sources have indicated the Brewers have made their second long-term prospect contract investment..On April 3 2026, the Brewers signed shortstop Cooper Pratt, 21, to a new 8-year, $50.75M guaranteed contract.Pratt’s deal runs from 2026 thru the 2033 season. It includes club options for 2034 and 2035, worth $15M.sportrace.com indicated Pratt received a $3M signing bonus. They have an entire page dedicated to Pratt’s salary.On June 9, 2026, it was reported by MLB.com, that Milwaukee is signing outfielder Luis Lara, 21, to a 7-year, contract, with three club options that will guarantee about $31million when finalized. The story was attributed to a “source.”Lara’s new contract runs from 2026, until 2032. The Brewers hold club options for the years 2033 thru 2035.MLB.com went on to say in their June 9 story that, “The Brewers did not confirm the deal, which was first reported by Spencer Michaelis, a podcaster and contributor to the fan site, Brewer Fanatic.MORE FOR YOUThe Milwaukee Brewers are contending again, and they want to always keep an eye on their future.MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - MARCH 24: Luis Lara # 89 of the Milwaukee Brewers scores on a single off the bat of Brandon Lockridge as catcher Jose Trevino #35 of the Cincinnati Reds lo...