Aaron Civale requested a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers this week, and the team moved quickly to grant the veteran pitcher’s request. Fans are now left wondering if Civale has any regrets.
Civale’s agent said Thursday that the right-hander asked for a trade after being informed the Brewers were moving him to the bullpen.
Less than 24 hours later, Milwaukee traded Civale to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for first baseman Andrew Vaughn.
The White Sox have traded 1b Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale, sources tell ESPN.
— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) June 13, 2025
The Brewers were 37-33 and squarely in the postseason hunt entering Friday. The White Sox were 23-46 and have been one of the worst teams in baseball for years.
Many fans joked that the Brewers sent Civale to the White Sox as punishment after the pitcher asked to be dealt:
"So Civale wants a trade uh, send him to Chicaga"
— Frank Ammirante (@FAmmiranteTFJ) June 13, 2025
— Cubs?
"No, White Sox." pic.twitter.com/z9NkP49uCN
Aaron Civale requests a trade out of spite and the next day he’s on the White Sox…. Life comes at ya fast 😂 https://t.co/W8p98MSQFG pic.twitter.com/vsPBNYGfkV
— Moody (@moodyfan_) June 13, 2025
Aaron Civale before the Brewers fulfill his request to be traded, but it’s to the White Sox. pic.twitter.com/U1BzMO1LjP
— Jared Carrabis (@Jared_Carrabis) June 13, 2025
Aaron Civale: “I want a trade”
— BetMGM 🦁 (@BetMGM) June 13, 2025
Aaron Civale after getting traded to the White Sox pic.twitter.com/3S64xHAxh1
Aaron: I want to be traded
— Evan Witalison (@evanwitsports) June 13, 2025
Brewers: Okay, you're a White Sox now
Aaron: Can I change my mind?
Civale has been a starter throughout his entire MLB career. He made one appearance out of the bullpen in the playoffs last year, but all 122 of his regular-season appearances have been starts. Civale’s agent said the 30-year-old wanted to continue to start, especially since he is headed for free agency after the season.
Civale, whom the Brewers acquired in a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays last July, is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA in five starts this year. He missed time with a hamstring injury earlier this year.
In reality, Civale is probably fine with being sent to the White Sox. He will now have a spot in a starting rotation rather than become a reliever.
Between the trade to Chicago and the awkward happy birthday post, it has been quite an eventful week for Civale.
