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Luis Lara Is Eager to Reward the Brewers' Faith After Signing a $31 Million, 7-Year Contract
The 21-year-old outfielder is guaranteed $31 million, and the deal includes club options through 2035.
- The Milwaukee Brewers signed 21-year-old outfielder Luis Lara to a seven-year contract extension guaranteeing $31 million, with club options extending through 2035.
- Standing 5-foot-7, Lara is hitting.338 with 19 steals for Triple-A Nashville this season after batting.257 last year with Double-A Biloxi, where he earned a Gold Glove.
- Negotiations finalized roughly two weeks ago, securing base salaries starting at $2 million in 2026 and 2027, with options escalating to $12 million by 2035.
- Despite the financial security, Lara said the contract is "basically not something that gives me a free pass," emphasizing his commitment to maintain his work ethic.
- The Brewers aim to replicate the success of outfielder Jackson Chourio, who signed an eight-year, $82 million contract in December 2023 and recorded 20 homers and 20 steals in his first two seasons.
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Milwaukee Brewers Ink Outfield Prospect Luis Lara To Possible 10-year Contract
A couple of years ago, the Milwaukee Brewers signed their top prospect, Jackson Chourio, to an eight-year contract (with two additional club options) before he even took a Major League at bat. That trend seemed to catch on among other franchises in Major League Baseball, as other teams have started to do the same to their most high-profile prospects.Earlier this year, the Brewers did it again with Triple-A shortstop and MLB top-100 prospect Coop…
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