Cubs trade for RHP Aaron Civale from Athletics for minor leaguer
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale from the Oakland Athletics for minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett after their recent 6-2 victory against Minnesota on July 18, 2026. This marks Civale's second stint with the Cubs, having previously played a role in 2025. The Cubs' pitching staff faces significant challenges due to injuries to multiple starters, prompting the trade. Civale, who has a 5.42 ERA in 16 games this season, was designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier in the week. Moffett has struggled this season in the minor leagues, posting a 9.67 ERA in 17 games.
- •Cubs beat Minnesota 6-2 on July 18, 2026.
- •Civale returns to Cubs after playing for them in 2025.
- •Cubs pitchers face injuries, including Cade Horton and Jameson Taillon.
- •Moffett has a 9.67 ERA in 17 relief appearances this season.
- 1:29 AMESPN MLB — Civale joins Cubs' depleted staff in trade with A'...
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Pitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer
"The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett following their 6-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday. This will be the 31-year-old Civale's second tour with pitching-depleted Chicago after splitting the 2025 season between the Brewers, White Sox and Cubs.
"The Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett on Saturday.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 19, 2026, 1:29 AMCivale joins Cubs' depleted staff in trade with A'...
The Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 11:22 PMPitching-strapped Cubs acquire RHP Aaron Civale from the Athletics for a minor leaguer
The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash considerations from the Athletics for minor league righty Aiden Moffett following their 6-2 win over Minnesota on Saturday. This will be the 31-year-old Civale's second tour with pitching-depleted Chicago after splitting the 2025 season between the Brewers, White Sox and Cubs.
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