Cubs acquire Aaron Civale from Athletics for pitching prospect
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 19, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Jul 19, 2026
The Chicago Cubs traded for pitcher Aaron Civale on July 19, acquiring him from the Athletics in exchange for Aiden Moffett. Civale, who has struggled this season with a 5.42 ERA, returns to the Cubs after a successful stint last year. This acquisition comes as the Cubs face a pressing need for healthy pitchers, with 11 currently on the injured list. The Cubs look to benefit from Civale's better performance away from home games as they address their pitching woes.
- •Cubs receive Aaron Civale and cash from Athletics.
- •Civale has a 5.42 ERA this season.
- •Cubs have 11 pitchers on the injured list.
- •Civale previously had a 2.08 ERA with the Cubs last season.
- •Cubs traded minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett in the deal.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — 4 Reasons The Cubs Traded for Aaron Civale
"Despite a career-worst year, the veteran right-hander returns to the Cubs as a low-cost solution.
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