Aaron Civale’s Quick Exit: Brewers Grant Trade Wish, Send Him to Struggling White Sox
So here’s what just went down in MLB—something that caught a lot of people by surprise but makes more sense the more you look at it. Aaron Civale, the Brewers’ right-hander who just recently requested a trade, got his wish granted almost immediately. But instead of landing on a contender, Civale is heading to the Chicago White Sox—a team dead last in the standings and staring down another 100-loss season.
Civale's trade request came after the Brewers decided to move him out of their starting rotation to make room for top pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski. Not exactly what you want to hear when you’re a 30-year-old veteran in a contract year trying to prove you deserve a solid deal in free agency this winter. The Brewers acted quickly, flipping him to the White Sox in exchange for Andrew Vaughn, a former top prospect whose star has dimmed significantly.
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From Civale’s point of view, this might seem like a “be careful what you wish for” situation. He wanted to stay in a rotation, and he got that—but on a team with no postseason hopes. Still, there’s a silver lining. With the White Sox, Civale is practically guaranteed innings. That means he gets the showcase he wants, the chance to rack up starts, and potentially get flipped to a contender at the trade deadline. It’s not glamorous, but it’s strategic.
The White Sox, meanwhile, are rolling the dice. This is a team that had no real use for Vaughn anymore. Once a promising bat, he’s hitting an abysmal .189 with the lowest on-base percentage in the majors this year. His numbers have fallen so far that he’s become a non-tender candidate despite being under team control through next season. So for Chicago, trading him for a reliable veteran arm—even as a short-term rental—is smart. Civale could easily net them a mid-level prospect if he performs over the next six weeks.
On the Brewers’ end, it’s a bit of a head-scratcher at first glance. Vaughn’s 2025 has been brutal, no question. But dig a little deeper and you see a glimmer of hope. His barrel rate is the highest of his career, and his .217 BABIP suggests he’s had some rotten luck. Milwaukee may see him as a cheap reclamation project who could plug in at first base or DH next season if Rhys Hoskins walks in free agency. For now, he’ll likely serve as bench depth or a platoon bat.
This trade isn't flashy. It's not headline-dominating. But it reflects what both teams are really doing right now: the Brewers are managing assets and making room for the future, while the White Sox are trying to turn something broken into something valuable before the deadline hits.
Bottom line: Civale got what he asked for—a rotation spot. It just comes in a uniform no one expected. If he shines in Chicago, he might still get his shot at October… just in a different jersey, a little further down the line.
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