The Milwaukee Brewers made it official on Monday. They’ve locked up the second ranked prospect in all of Major League Baseball by signing 19 year old outfielder Jackson Chourio to a record breaking contract. It’s an 8 year deal worth a reported 82 million dollars and with a couple of club option years, Chourio could earn as much as 142.5 million dollars over 10 years. It’s the most lucrative contract ever given to a player who has yet to set foot on a major league diamond. Chourio batted .280 at Double A Biloxi last season before advancing up to Triple A Nashville at the end of the season. At a news conference at American Family Field, General Manager Matt Arnold said they are making this record setting investment not only because of Chourio’s talent but because of his character. Arnold said Jackson’s rapid rise through the organization has convinced the club that his play on the field and his makeup as a person grounded through his upbringing in Venezuela had him check all the boxes. Chourio is expected to make his big league debut on opening day next spring.
The Brewers also announced they are re-signing veteran left handed pitcher Wade Miley who will return in 2024 on a one year contract for seven million dollars. Miley was 9-4 with a 3.14 ERA for the Brewers last season.
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