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Luis Lara Scratched From Triple-A Lineup, is he Nearing an MLB Promotion?
Milwaukee Brewers outfield prospect Luis Lara was scratched from the lineup with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, leading to speculation that he might be on his way up to the Brewers for his first major-league call-up. The 21-year-old Venezuelan, who is considered the team's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, came into Wednesday's tilt with the Sounds with a .338/.447/.500 slash line with a .947 OPS, seven home runs, 27 RBI, 18 stolen bases, and 49 runs scored across 56 games and 247 plate appearances in his fifth season in the minors. Lara is still very young and probably has some more maturing to do, but the 5-foot-7, 169-pounder has shown improvement in the power department so far in 2026, to go along with his already elite speed and defensive abilities in the outfield. Once he does reach the majors, Lara has the defensive ability alone to be an everyday center fielder. If his power continues to improve, he has the potential to be a five-category fantasy producer, making him a stash candidate now for managers in dynasty/keeper leagues.
Source: Nashville Sounds
Source: Nashville Sounds
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