4 Brewers prospects in the Dominican Summer League to keep an eye on

The Dominican Summer League (DSL) opens play this afternoon, adding even more excitement to a Milwaukee Brewers farm system that is already budding with talent. The two Brewers teams in the DSL, along with the team that the organization fields in the Arizona Complex League, make up the lowest level of the minor leagues, also known as the Rookie Leagues. The DSL specifically is where a number of current Brewers made their professional baseball debut, including Jackson Chourio, William Contreras, and Freddy Peralta.

More recently, top prospects Jesús Made and Luis Peña broke out in the DSL in 2024, posting impressive stat lines and quickly climbing up the prospect rankings. This year, the Brewers have several exciting young players set to return to or debut in the DSL. Here are just a few that you should keep your eye on.

1. OF Kenny Fenelon

Hailing from the Dominican Republic's capital city, Santo Domingo, Kenny Fenelon is the top prospect from the Brewers’ 2025 international free agent class. Fenelon ranked 36th on MLB Pipeline's Top 50 international prospects of 2025 list and brings an intriguing toolset to the Brewers' farm system. He's known for possessing an exciting combination of both power and speed, a skillset that is coveted in today's baseball.

Additionally, Fenelon was scouted as an above-average defender in center field with slightly below-average arm strength, according to MLB Pipeline, leading some to believe that he's destined for left field in the future. Finally, as detailed in an article by Jesse Borek of MLB.com back in January, "Fenelon has earned rave reviews from evaluators for his off-the-field makeup and dedication at learning English." It's an exciting combination all wrapped up in a projectable 6'0", 184-pound frame, which has led to Fenelon being the Brewers’ 25th-ranked prospect before appearing in a professional baseball game.

2. OF Brailyn Antunez

Another MLB Pipeline Top 50 international prospect from this year, Brailyn Antunez, possesses some serious upside in large part due to his mature approach at the plate. Despite a pronounced leg kick, scouts have been impressed by Antunez's advanced plate discipline and his ability to hit the ball to all fields, per MLB Pipeline.

However, the excitement around Antunez extends past his plate discipline as he draws several parallels to a current Brewers superstar. Not only does Antunez share a hometown of Maracaibo, Venezuela, with Jackson Chourio, but like Chourio, he began his baseball career as an infielder and converted to an outfielder once he signed with the Brewers. With quick hands, a 60-grade run tool, and an improving defensive game in the outfield, Antunez, the Brewers' 28th overall prospect, could quickly turn heads in the DSL.

3. SS Christopher Acosta

Christopher Acosta was the third top 50 international prospect that the Brewers signed this past offseason, coming in at No. 45 on MLB Pipeline's list. Known for his defense, Acosta is said to have quick hands and a good throwing arm. While many young players will start at shortstop and be moved to either third base (if they lack range) or second base (if they lack a strong throwing arm), scouts believe that Acosta has the ability to stick at shortstop.

As the Brewers director of international scouting, James Armstrong, said in Borek's article, “Defense is certainly a calling card for him...Probably one of the best sets of hands we’ve ever signed here...There’s this Goldilocks zone of guys who can play a nimble shortstop and get to some power; he’s got a really good frame at 6-foot-1 and we think power is coming.” Make sure to read Borek's entire article on MLB.com for more on Fenelon, Antunez, and Acosta.

4. RHP Christopher Peralta

Nowadays, it's seemingly normal to see a relative of a former or current Brewer pop up somewhere in the organization. From Jadyn Fielder (son of Prince Fielder) playing in the ACL to Daz Cameron (son of Mike Cameron) currently on the Brewers' active roster, there are familial connections all over the place. However, there's one connection that is garnering less attention than the rest — Freddy Peralta's cousin, Christopher Peralta, is set to return for his second year in the DSL.

A right-hander just like his older cousin, Christopher made five starts in 11 total appearances in the DSL a season ago. At just 17 years old, he pitched to a 4.21 ERA with 28 strikeouts in 36.1 innings. With Freddy's brother, Luis, making his MLB debut a season ago, it's fair to say that the pitching gene is strong in the Peralta family. And though his MLB debut would still be a long way down the road, should Christopher make it to the big leagues with Milwaukee, he would be met with a warm reception from Brewers fans who have the privilege of watching his older cousin pitch for their team.