Brewers promote Luis Lara, option Blake Perkins to minors
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 3:35 PM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the majors ahead of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The Brewers announced Lara's promotion on July 7, after he signed a seven-year, $31 million contract last month. Lara, 21, was performing well at Triple-A Nashville, where he had a.321 batting average with nine home runs and 42 RBIs in 78 games. In a corresponding move, outfielder Blake Perkins has been optioned to Triple-A after struggling with a.157 batting average this season. This marks the second call-up of a Brewers prospect following a long-term deal this year.
- •Luis Lara makes MLB debut after signing a $31 million deal.
- •Lara had a successful season at Triple-A with nine home runs.
- •Blake Perkins has been sent to Triple-A Nashville.
- •Milwaukee continues to lead the NL Central.
- •This is the second prospect call-up after a long-term contract this season.
- 5:52 PMYahoo Sports — A month after signing an extension with the Brewers, Luis Lara gets the call
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers Call Up $31 Million Prospect For MLB Debut
- 4:59 PMESPN — Brewers call up prospect Lara after 7-year deal
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers call up Luis Lara before DH vs. Cardinals, send Blake Perkins to minors
- 3:35 PMYahoo Sports — Brewers call up outfield prospect Luis Lara before DH vs. Cardinals, send Blake Perkins to minors
"Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract. The NL Central-leading Brewers announced before their doubleheader Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals that they had promoted Lara and optioned outfielder Blake Perkins to Triple-A Nashville. Lara, 21, was still playing for Nashville when the Brewers signed him last month to a deal that runs through 2032 and includes club options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.
"Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract.
"Outfield prospect Luis Lara has been promoted to the Brewers from Class AAA Nashville and will make his debut in Tuesday's doubleheader in St. Louis.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:52 PMA month after signing an extension with the Brewers, Luis Lara gets the call
Outfield prospect Luis Lara has been promoted to the Brewers from Class AAA Nashville and will make his debut in Tuesday's doubleheader in St. Louis.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 5:15 PMBrewers Call Up $31 Million Prospect For MLB Debut
The Milwaukee Brewers have called up Luis Lara
- ESPNJul 7, 2026, 4:59 PMBrewers call up prospect Lara after 7-year deal
Outfield prospect Luis Lara, 21, was called up to the Brewers on Tuesday before their doubleheader with the Cardinals.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 4:58 PMBrewers call up Luis Lara before DH vs. Cardinals, send Blake Perkins to minors
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract.
- Yahoo SportsJul 7, 2026, 3:35 PMBrewers call up outfield prospect Luis Lara before DH vs. Cardinals, send Blake Perkins to minors
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara has been called up to the major leagues nearly a month after signing a seven-year, $31 million contract. The NL Central-leading Brewers announced before their doubleheader Tuesday with the St. Louis Cardinals that they had promoted Lara and optioned outfielder Blake Perkins to Triple-A Nashville. Lara, 21, was still playing for Nashville when the Brewers signed him last month to a deal that runs through 2032 and includes club options for 2033, 2034 and 2035.
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