Projecting a Potential Brewers-Jacob Misiorowski Contract Extension

The Milwaukee Brewers opted to make a blockbuster move when they signed prospect Cooper Pratt to a contract extension before his big league debut. This deal has been scrutinized quite a bit, but the Brewers have their reasons why they made this deal. There are a few other players they could look to sign to extensions, too.

One player who could work as an extension candidate, though it might be unlikely, is young ace Jacob Misiorowski, who's entering his second year in the big leagues this season. What would a potential deal look like?

Potential Jacob Misiorowski contract extension: 7 years (2027 through 2033), $70 million with club options in 2034, 2035

Again, I want to preface that I'm not saying I would or would not sign Misiorowski to this deal. I'm not saying the Brewers should or should not make this deal. But if both sides wanted to make a deal to lock him down long term, this is what it could look like.

Now, we can dive into the reasons the Brewers should and should not pursue a deal like this with their young ace.

Why Brewers would make a deal like this

Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Jacob Misiorowski fields a ball during spring training workouts Sunday, February 15, 2026, at American Family Fields of Phoenix in Phoenix, Arizona. | Dave Kallmann / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

The reasons why the Brewers should make this deal are obvious. The market is always increasing, which means the sooner a team can sign a player, the better chance the deal will age gracefully. Considering Tarik Skubal is expected to reset the free agency market next offseason, it would be smart for teams to lock their pitchers down ahead of this move.

Misiorowski is an ace with the potential to be one of the best pitchers in the league if he can lock in his command. The sky is the limit for the young righty, and a deal that pays him around $10 million per season in order to add one to three years of team control would seemingly work for both sides.

Why Brewers should be cautious of this idea

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski pitches during the first inning of the Opening Day game against the Chicago White Sox on March 26, 2026 at American Family Field in Milwaukee. | Jovanny Hernandez / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

But there are a lot of risks with Misiorowski.

Obviously, his command is an issue. If he can't figure out a way to consistently be in the zone, there's a chance he never reaches his full potential. It's hard to trust a pitcher who can walk four or five hitters in a single outing on a regular basis.

There's also the injury risk that comes with a pitcher who throws a fastball over 100 miles per hour every game. Misiorowski isn't an injury risk for any reason other than this fact, but in this day and age of baseball, that's something to be wary of. He could suffer multiple injuries over the next six to eight years that could make this projected deal turn out as a bad one.