Not every pitcher takes a bullpen move in stride—especially not during a contract year. It’s a shift that can quietly derail value, future plans, and identity all at once. For Aaron Civale, that moment came faster than expected, and the timing couldn’t have been worse.
Coming off a stretch of solid starts for the Brewers, Civale found himself facing a sudden role change—and not because of performance. Soon after, the veteran right-hander was traded to the struggling Chicago White Sox, turning what began as a low-drama transition into a full-blown talking point across MLB circles. “Aaron Civale, who wanted out of Milwaukee, is now traded to the Chicago White Sox,” reported Bob Nightengale through Jon Heyman.
Aaron Civale, who wanted out of Milwaukee, is now traded to the Chicago White Sox, per @JonHeyman
— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 13, 2025
So, what is the story behind it? Civale did not throw a tantrum or torch the Brewers on his way out. But after learning he was being shifted to the bullpen, the right-hander quietly made a move that changed everything. With free agency on the horizon and his starter status threatened, Civale spoke with his wife, then asked his agent to talk to Matt Arnold about finding a new scope. The request was not about ego — it was about fit.
“This is not a situation where I am trying to leave this team,” he told reporters. “I just feel like I still have more to contribute and more to give to this game, and I feel I’m best suited to do that as a starting pitcher.” While his departure was calm and professional, the destination raised eyebrows. The White Sox are buried in the standings, and the move left many fans joking that Milwaukee did not just let Civale go — they banished him. From a playoff hopeful to a team in reset mode, the optics were harsh. Whether Civale sees it as a fresh beginning or MLB exile, the message was clear: be careful what you ask for — you just might get it.
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