Outfield prospect Luis Lara has signed a seven‑year extension with the Milwaukee Brewers, tying him to the club through 2033. The deal totals $31 million guaranteed and contains three club options that could lift the commitment to $79 million. At 21, Lara becomes the newest high‑profile youngster locked into a long‑term contract.

Last month Lara exploded at Triple‑A Nashville, posting a .338 average, seven home runs and 144 stolen bases over his minor‑league career. His isolated slugging jumped about 80 points thanks to higher exit velocity and loft, propelling him from unranked to the No. 5 prospect in ESPN’s latest list. Defensively, he is praised as a plus‑center‑field asset.

The Brewers have been sealing their top farm talent after entering the season with the league’s best system. Earlier they inked shortstop Cooper Pratt to an eight‑year, $50.75 million pact, and Lara’s deal continues that trend, giving Milwaukee cost‑controlled power in the outfield and a reliable leadoff threat for years to come.

By securing Lara, Milwaukee not only protects a potential everyday center fielder but also shaves years off future free‑agent premiums. If his power continues to rise, the contract could become one of the league’s best values, allowing the Brewers to allocate payroll elsewhere while maintaining a deep, home‑grown core.