Brewers Make Roster Moves: Rengifo Assigned, Pratt Debuts

WHO:

MLB Trade Rumors - Luis Rengifo had a solid run with the Angels from 2022 to 2024, slashing .273/.323/.431 for a 111 wRC+ while playing every position except for first base and the battery.

MLB Trade Rumors - Rengifo had a downturn at the plate in 2025, hitting .238/.287/.335 for a 73 wRC+.

MLB.com - Cooper Pratt, age 21, is the third-youngest player to start a Major League game at shortstop this season.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Milwaukee Brewers, infielder Luis Rengifo, infielder Cooper Pratt, Joey Ortiz, David Hamilton.

MLB.com - Cooper Pratt, the Brewers' No. 4 prospect, age 21.

WHAT:

MLB Trade Rumors - Rengifo's performance included a .205/.280/.254 line and 53 wRC+ in 209 plate appearances with the Brewers, and he did not hit a home run as a Brewer.

MLB.com - Cooper Pratt is MLB Pipeline’s No. 63 prospect.

MLB.com - Pratt was promoted to the Majors and will bat eighth as the starting shortstop for the Brewers in their series opener against the Guardians.

MLB.com - Pratt received an eight-year contract in April that guarantees $50.75 million and includes three club options.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Brewers designated Luis Rengifo for assignment.

MLB Trade Rumors - Cooper Pratt was recalled by the Brewers and is expected to take over as the regular shortstop.

MLB.com - Pratt will bat eighth as the starting shortstop in his Major League debut.

MLB.com - Rengifo had a .534 OPS in 185 at-bats with the Brewers.

MLB Trade Rumors - Rengifo had a .205/.280/.254 line and 53 wRC+ in 209 plate appearances.

WHERE:

MLB.com - American Family Field, Milwaukee.

WHEN:

MLB.com - Pratt was promoted during the sixth inning of a game against Durham.

WHY:

MLB Trade Rumors - The Brewers moved on from Rengifo due to his poor performance at the plate.

MLB.com - Rengifo's signing was a one-year, $3.5 million free-agent contract that did not pan out.

HOW:

MLB.com - Pratt was promoted during the sixth inning of a game against Durham.

MLB.com - Pratt was hitting .241/.349/.386 with six home runs and 17 stolen bases in 58 games with Triple-A Nashville before his promotion.

MLB Trade Rumors - The Brewers' waiver process takes 48 hours, and they could take up to five days to explore trade interest in Rengifo.

MLB.com - Pratt was hitting .241/.349/.386 with six home runs and 17 stolen bases in 58 games with Triple-A Nashville before his promotion.

Luis Rengifo had a strong stint with the Angels from 2022 to 2024, boasting a batting average of .273 with a solid on-base plus slugging percentage, but faced a significant decline in 2025, hitting just .238. His time with the Brewers was particularly challenging, as he posted a disappointing .205 average and failed to hit a home run in 209 plate appearances. In other news, Cooper Pratt, who was recently promoted during a game against Durham, is now recognized as MLB Pipeline’s No. 63 prospect.