Overview
- Chicago traded Andrew Vaughn and $807,000 in cash to the Brewers on June 13 to acquire right-hander Aaron Civale at his request to remain a starter.
- The club activated Civale and recalled first baseman Ryan Noda from Triple-A on June 14 while optioning Tim Elko and Tyler Gilbert to Charlotte.
- Civale, who owns a 4.06 career ERA over 122 starts, took the mound Sunday at Globe Life Field in his White Sox debut.
- Chicago dropped its fourth straight game Saturday after a 5-4, 11-inning loss to the Texas Rangers, setting a challenging backdrop for Civale’s first outing.
- With eight rookies on the roster and key additions like Civale and Noda, the White Sox are embracing a youth movement while weighing his upcoming free-agency status.