The Brewers are expected to sign top prospect Jackson Chourio to an eight-year contract extension on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
Ken Rosenthal first reported on Tuesday that the Brewers and Chourio were in serious extension talks and said on Thursday morning that the deal was close.
Jon Heyman elaborated on the expected terms of the deal. Per Heyman, Chourio will be guaranteed around $80 million over eight guaranteed years plus two club options. Such a deal would buy out all six of Chourio’s initial years of club control and two to four seasons of free agency, depending on whether the Brewers exercise the options.