Brewers Finalizing Record-Setting Extension with Prospect Jackson Chourio

The 19-year-old Venezuelan outfielder is set to sign an $80 million deal, the highest ever for a player yet to make his MLB debut.

Jackson Chourio, a 19-year-old Venezuelan outfielder and top-three prospect in baseball, is finalizing a record-setting extension with the Milwaukee Brewers, reportedly worth $80 million over eight years, with escalators and options potentially pushing the total value above $100 million.
This deal would be the highest ever for a player yet to make his MLB debut, with Chourio expected to be one of the higher-paid players on the Brewers' 2024 roster before he even plays a game.
Chourio has shown impressive performance at Double-A Biloxi, hitting 22 homers, stealing 43 bases and slashing .280/.336/.467, despite being nearly five years younger than the average player at that level.
The contract comes with risk for both parties, as only five players have been extended as prospects before making their MLB debut, with mixed results.
The Brewers, operating with a smaller budget, are committing to a player that could, in a few years, be one of the brightest stars in the entire sport.