Brewers sign Venezuelan prospect Luis Lara to 7-year, $31 million deal

The Milwaukee Brewers are investing in their future by securing Venezuelan prospect Luis Lara with a seven-year contract worth $31 million. Lara, who is only 21, is recognized as the 91st top prospect in all of Major League Baseball and the Brewers' fifth-best prospect in the minor leagues.

The agreement, which spans from 2026 to 2032, includes three club options for the 2033-2035 period. With performance bonuses, the deal could potentially reach up to $78 million, underscoring the franchise's significant belief in Lara's potential.

While the contract guarantees Lara a spot on the 40-man roster, the Brewers will not automatically promote him to the major league team. He will need to earn his place, but the long-term commitment demonstrates the organization's high regard for his abilities.

This move follows a pattern for the Brewers, who have recently signed other top prospects to substantial deals. Cooper Pratt secured a $50 million contract earlier this year, and Jackson Chourio signed for $82 million in 2023, both without having debuted in the majors. Lara's performance in Triple-A this season, where he is batting .338 with 69 hits and 27 RBIs in 56 games, along with 18 stolen bases, has clearly impressed the team.