Brewers continue to hold off on promoting Luis Lara from Nashville
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Milwaukee Brewers are maintaining their decision not to promote outfielder Luis Lara from their Triple-A affiliate in Nashville. Despite a recent offensive struggle and fan calls for his promotion, manager Pat Murphy stated that Lara will remain in the minors unless a long-term injury occurs within the outfield. The Brewers currently lead the NL Central following a recent sweep of the Chicago Cubs, with Lara enjoying a strong season in Triple-A, hitting.345 with seven home runs in 55 games. Lara, only 21, has shown improved power and discipline, making him a rising prospect, but the organization prefers he gain experience at the Triple-A level before considering a major league call-up.
- •Brewers lead the NL Central after a sweep of the Cubs.
- •Lara hitting.345 with seven home runs in Nashville.
- •Fans pushing for Lara's promotion amid offensive struggles.
- •Lara has risen in prospect rankings to No. 66.
- •Promotion likely contingent on outfield injuries.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers Holding Off On Luis Lara Promotion Is the Right Move
"The Milwaukee Brewers lineup has a few regulars struggling offensively. While fans are hitting the panic button currently, the Brewers organization and manager Pat Murphy are not. The Brewers recently took over first place in the NL Central following a sweep of the Chicago Cubs. The offense has struggled at times, yes. Some positions have […] The post Brewers Holding Off On Luis Lara Promotion Is the Right Move appeared first on The Lead.
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