The Milwaukee Brewers have made history by signing Venezuelan shortstop Luis Chourio to an 8-year, $82 million contract. This is the largest pre-debut deal in Major League Baseball history.
Chourio, who is just 17 years old, has yet to make his MLB debut. He is currently playing in the Venezuelan Summer League and has been scouted by the Brewers for the past year. The team was impressed with Chourio’s athleticism and potential and decided to make the investment.
The contract is a major risk for the Brewers, as Chourio has yet to prove himself in the MLB. However, the team is confident that he will be a star in the future. Chourio has already drawn comparisons to some of the top shortstops in the game, such as Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa.
The signing of Chourio is a sign that the Brewers are serious about competing in the future. The team has already made several moves this offseason to improve their roster, and this signing is another step in the right direction.
It will be interesting to see how Chourio develops over the next few years and if he can live up to the expectations of this contract. If he does, he could be one of the best shortstops in baseball for years to come.
