White Sox Acquire Aaron Civale in Midseason MLB Trade

Aaron Civale, a right-handed starting pitcher, has been traded to the Chicago White Sox from the Milwaukee Brewers and is expected to start for the White Sox shortly after the trade. Civale, who has been a consistent starter throughout his major league career, expressed a strong desire to remain in the starting rotation, which influenced the Brewers' decision to trade him after removing him from their rotation. Despite a challenging first start with the White Sox where he walked four batters and allowed two runs in five innings, Civale's experience and ability to limit hard contact remain valuable assets. The White Sox, struggling this season with a poor record, see Civale as a key innings eater and potential asset to be moved for prospects at the trade deadline, given his impending free agency. Civale has been traded midseason for three consecutive years, with previous stints at Cleveland, Tampa Bay, and Milwaukee, showing fluctuating performance but solid underlying metrics. The White Sox hope Civale’s presence will stabilize their rotation, allowing injured players to recover without rushing back, while facing a competitive Texas Rangers team in upcoming games.