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MLB·BREAKING·June 16, 2026 05:27 PM ET

Brewers Call Up Top Prospect Cooper Pratt for MLB Debut vs. Guardians

Top prospect arrives for Milwaukee's clash with Cleveland.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 161 min read
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What happened: The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted top prospect Cooper Pratt from Triple-A Nashville ahead of Tuesday's series opener against the Cleveland Guardians. The 21-year-old shortstop is slated to make his Major League debut at American Family Field after hitting .241 with six home runs and 17 stolen bases in 58 Triple-A games this season.

Why it matters: Pratt's arrival addresses an offensive void at shortstop for the first-place Brewers, who hold a five-game lead in the NL Central. His promotion follows the team's aggressive commitment to its young core, recently highlighted by the extension of fellow prospect Luis Lara.

By the numbers: Cooper Pratt (2026 Triple-A): 58 G, .241 AVG, .349 OBP, 6 HR, 17 SB. Milwaukee Brewers: 43-26, 1st in NL Central. Cleveland Guardians: 39-33, T-1st in AL Central.

What to watch: Pratt is expected to start at shortstop tonight against Cleveland right-hander Slade Cecconi. First pitch is scheduled for 7:40 PM CT.

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