Cubs Acquire Aaron Civale
The Chicago Cubs have acquired veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.
The reporting (11)
- Cubs acquire Aaron Civale in trade with A’s as one deadline domino falls New York Post · 49d ago
- 4 Reasons The Cubs Traded for Aaron Civale Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Phillies could move towards solving problem with latest Athletics pitching castoff That Balls Outta Here · 49d ago
- Cubs acquire veteran starter in trade with Athletics Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- TRADE: Chicago Cubs Acquire 8-Year MLB Pitcher From Athletics After Win vs. Twins Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Civale joins Cubs' depleted pitching staff in trade with A's ESPN · 49d ago
- Cubs next reunion for pitching staff may have just been cut loose by the Athletics Cubbies Crib · 49d ago
- Cubs Reportedly Trade for Aaron Civale in A's Deal Ahead of 2026 MLB Deadline Bleacher Report · 49d ago
- Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer Yahoo Sports · 49d ago
- Right-hander Civale back with Cubs after trade with A's MLB.com · 49d ago
- Cubs Acquire Aaron Civale MLB Trade Rumors · 49d ago
What happened
The Chicago Cubs have finalized a trade with the Oakland Athletics to acquire right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale. The move comes as the team addresses needs within its pitching rotation.
Coverage from outlets including ESPN, Yahoo Sports, and MLB.com highlights Civale’s addition to a pitching staff described as depleted. Reporting indicates that a minor leaguer was sent to the Athletics in exchange for the eight-year MLB veteran.
Observers are looking toward the 2026 MLB trade deadline to see if this acquisition impacts the Cubs' roster strategy. Coverage does not yet specify the identity of the minor leaguer involved in the transaction.
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Questions people are asking
Who did the Cubs acquire in the trade?
The Cubs acquired right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale from the Oakland Athletics.
What did the Cubs give up in the trade?
According to coverage, the Cubs traded a minor leaguer to the Athletics for Civale.
Why was this trade made?
Coverage states the acquisition is intended to address the Cubs' depleted pitching staff.
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