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4mo ago

Brewers Trade Aaron Civale to White Sox for Andrew Vaughn

This deal fulfills Civale’s wish to remain a starter after a bullpen move, bringing Andrew Vaughn to Milwaukee to shore up first base.

Jun 9, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale (32) hands the ball to manager Pat Murphy during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images/File Photo
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
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Overview

  • Civale requested a trade on June 12 after being shifted from Milwaukee’s rotation to the bullpen to make room for prospect Jacob Misiorowski.
  • The Brewers sent right-hander Aaron Civale and cash to the White Sox in exchange for first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
  • Civale is making $8 million this season and is eligible for free agency after 2025, while Vaughn, earning $5.85 million, hit .189 with five home runs before a Triple-A demotion.
  • Chicago, with a 23-46 record, plans to insert Civale into its rotation to add veteran stability during a rebuild.
  • Vaughn arrives in Milwaukee with one year of arbitration control remaining, giving the Brewers added financial and roster flexibility.