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Aaron Civale Traded to White Sox, Readies for First Start Sunday

The move secures the right-hander’s request to stay in the rotation after Milwaukee removed him from the starting staff on his 30th birthday

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Jun 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale (32) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Chicago acquired Civale from Milwaukee for first baseman Andrew Vaughn and $807,000 in cash, marking his third straight midseason trade
  • Brewers removed him from their rotation on his 30th birthday, prompting his request to stay in the starting staff
  • The 30-year-old is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA this season and holds a 40-37 career record with a 4.06 ERA
  • After learning of the trade Friday, Civale and his wife packed their Milwaukee home before flying to join the White Sox on Saturday
  • He is set to make his 123rd major-league appearance Sunday as he starts against the Texas Rangers