Milwaukee Brewers

Milwaukee Brewers

  • Who is Jackson Chourio? Meet the Brewers prospect who signed unique mega-deal before MLB debut

    The Brewers are in a transitional period after trading Corbin Burnes in February. The central piece of that transition is arguably Jackson Chourio. While Milwaukee shed payroll in some areas this past offseason, including letting manager Craig Counsell bolt for the division-rival Cubs, the organization showed a clear interest in upgrading its offense. That included a sizable contract extension for Chourio, who had yet to play a major league game. Despite the unknown surrounding Chourio, the Brewers are justified in having sky-high expectations for their top prospect. Here's what you need to know about Chourio and what makes him such a tantalizing young player. MORE: NL Rookie of the Year odds