Five starts into his MLB career, and Jacob Misiorowski is already talking extensions. The Milwaukee Brewers’ rookie phenom just made the National League All-Star roster, and now both sides are sitting down to hammer out a long-term deal. Sound familiar?
It should. This is the exact same playbook Milwaukee used with Jackson Chourio before the 2024 season, betting big on potential before the price tag explodes.
Why Are the Brewers Moving So Fast on Jacob Misiorowski’s Extension?
According to baseball reporter Francys Romero, the Brewers have begun working on a long-term extension for rookie phenom Misiorowski as his current contract runs through the end of the 2025 season.
However, the negotiations aren’t going smoothly. Romero posted on X that while the Brewers have already made an initial offer, the two sides remain far apart in negotiations, with Misiorowski and his representatives already turning down one proposal.
The Milwaukee Brewers are interested in working on a contract extension for star rookie Jacob Misiorowski, according to industry sources.
They made an offer earlier in the 2025 season, but they’re still far apart from what Misiorowski and his agency are looking for.
— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) July 14, 2025
“The Milwaukee Brewers are interested in working on a contract extension for star rookie Jacob Misiorowski, according to industry sources,” Romero posted on X. “They made an offer earlier in the 2025 season, but they’re still far apart from what Misiorowski and his agency are looking for.”
The expectations are high with Misiorowski, one of the most dominant young pitchers since his debut. Through mid-July, the 23-year-old right-hander is posting a 2.81 ERA, 0.90 WHIP in 25 2/3 innings across five starts with a 4-1 record to his name.
Beyond the numbers, Misiorowski is making statements on and off the mound. He’s not just dominating opposing hitters; he’s also answering critics, even if that critic happens to be a legend like Clayton Kershaw. Ahead of a marquee start against the Dodgers, the veteran lefty appeared to take a subtle jab, saying he didn’t know who Misiorowski was.
The Brewers’ rookie responded by dropping a 12-strikeout masterclass. During the postgame interview, Misiorowski delivered his message: “I saw something online that he didn’t know who I was, so I hope that he knows me now.”
What Does Misiorowski’s Current Contract Look Like?
Right now, Misiorowski is still on a pre-arbitration contract, earning nearly league minimum salary. According to Spotrac, Misiorowski is under a one-year, $760,000 contract with the Brewers for 2025. Still, he won’t be paid that full amount because he only joined the major league roster midway through the season in June.
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His adjusted salary for the 2025 season is $445,374. He received $2.35 million as a signing bonus when drafted in 2022. Under his current rookie contract, he remains under club control through 2027Â unless they decide to sign an early long-term extension.
How Does Chourio’s Deal Set the Blueprint for Misiorowski?
When the Brewers signed Chourio to an eight-year, $82 million contract, that was the biggest deal in MLB history for a player who hadn’t even made his major league debut.
So far, the early returns have been encouraging. In 243 career games across the 2024 and 2025 seasons, Chourio has slashed .270/.314/.463 with 37 home runs, 141 RBIs, and 38 stolen bases, posting a .777 OPS.
While the numbers aren’t elite, it represents a smart move for the long term, tying him down during his prime years. Plus, the real win is cost control for a small-market team like the Brewers.
Watch the artist at work, then rewatch it@Jmisiorowski9 https://t.co/7s5tAeHXFR pic.twitter.com/VTQeWiUjb4
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) July 9, 2025
Had Chourio broken out in 2025 or 2026 without an early extension, the Brewers would likely face arbitration battles without much leverage in extension talks.
Instead, under the current contract, the deal runs through 2031 with two club options that extend the agreement to 10 years and $140 million, which will still be a bargain if Chourio hits an All-Star level ceiling.
That’s exactly the blueprint the Brewers appear to be following with Misiorowski, investing early on superstar-level potential. The difference? Misiorowski is already an NL All-Star. His price demand is higher. But if the Brewers believe Misiorowski is a future ace, it’s a gamble worth taking, and they’re clearly moving in that direction.
