Brewers promote outfield prospect Luis Lara

The Milwaukee Brewers plan to promote prospect Luis Lara to the major league roster on July 7, 2026, ahead of that day's games, ESPN reported. 474 slash line with 24 stolen bases in 78 games for Triple-A Nashville. He signed a seven-year, $31 million contract extension with the Brewers last month and can play all three outfield positions.

Lara's role remains unclear because Jackson Chourio and Garrett Mitchell are performing well in left field and center field. Sal Frelick, a lefty-swinging outfielder, may platoon in right field with Lara. The Brewers are also monitoring an injury to infielder David Hamilton, who left the previous game with a hamstring issue.

Joey Ortiz is the only reserve infielder on the roster who can play second base, shortstop and third base. If Hamilton misses additional time, Ortiz would shift to third base and leave the club without bench coverage up the middle. The Brewers open a day-night doubleheader against the St.

Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium at 2:15 p.m. on July 7. , with heavy rain possible in the region. German Marquez will start for the San Diego Padres against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 16-game MLB slate.