Cooper Pratt deal with Brewers can escalate by $10 million if he finishes high in MVP vote
RONALD BLUM
Associated Press
Updated
The Milwaukee Brewers kick off with a strong 6-2 start, defying challenges and displaying team depth and strong fan support. They continue to be consistent.
Shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt's $50.75 million, eight-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers includes escalators that could raise the value by $10 million if he repeatedly finishes high in MVP voting and the team exercises its two options.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) talks with his brother Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras (24) during the third inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick fields a single hit by Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story during the second inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Boston Red Sox's Willson Contreras (40) is forced out by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop David Hamilton (6) during the third inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez, front left, waits as Milwaukee Brewers Jake Bauers, right, is walked with the bases loaded during the fourth inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) is pulled by manager Pat Murphy, right, during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, safely scores on a single by Garrett Mitchell as Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock, left, applies a late tag during the eighth inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, is congratulated by Jake Bauers (9) after scoring on a single by Garrett Mitchell during the eighth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Photos: Brewers kick off series on the road against the Red Sox
The Milwaukee Brewers played the first of three games on the road against Red Sox on Monday in Boston.
Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) talks with his brother Milwaukee Brewers' William Contreras (24) during the third inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Boston Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello delivers during the first inning of a game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff delivers during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff delivers during the first inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers right fielder Sal Frelick fields a single hit by Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story during the second inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Boston Red Sox's Willson Contreras (40) is forced out by Milwaukee Brewers shortstop David Hamilton (6) during the third inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Boston Red Sox catcher Carlos Narváez, front left, waits as Milwaukee Brewers Jake Bauers, right, is walked with the bases loaded during the fourth inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff (53) is pulled by manager Pat Murphy, right, during the sixth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, safely scores on a single by Garrett Mitchell as Boston Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock, left, applies a late tag during the eighth inning of a game at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.
Charles Krupa, Associated Press
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich, right, is congratulated by Jake Bauers (9) after scoring on a single by Garrett Mitchell during the eighth inning of a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Monday in Boston.