Aaron Civale Seeks Trade After Brewers Bullpen⁣ Move

⁤ Updated June 12, 2025

milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron civale has ⁣requested ⁣a trade after the team announced he ​would move to the ⁣bullpen. The right-hander,in ⁢his seventh year,expressed his desire to remain a⁣ starting pitcher,even if it‌ means leaving Milwaukee.

Civale’s agent, Jack toffey, contacted Brewers General Manager matt arnold to explore trade⁣ possibilities. ⁤This came‌ after the Brewers decided ⁣to shift ‌civale ​to the bullpen to accommodate pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski.

Misiorowski’s strong debut, where he pitched five scoreless innings against the St.Louis Cardinals,contributed‌ to the Brewers’ decision. The current​ rotation includes ⁢Freddy ⁣Peralta,⁤ José Quintana, Quinn priester, and Chad Patrick, leaving ⁤civale as the odd man out.

Despite the trade request, Civale clarified his⁤ commitment to the team. He emphasized that‌ he feels he can contribute best as a starting pitcher.He also acknowledged that his role could change if another pitcher were to get injured.

Manager Pat Murphy⁢ downplayed any potential disruption, stating ‌that dealing with player dissatisfaction ⁤is common. He also noted Civale’s right to feel as ‍he does​ and expects him to pitch if ⁣asked.

“We’re exploring opportunities ⁣for​ me to get‍ back into a rotation, whether ⁢that’s here or ⁤elsewhere,” Civale said. “That ​type of decision ‍is out of my hands. We’re exploring the options to give me the chance to do⁣ what I do best, ‌and that’s to go out there and​ start.”

Civale,who turned 30⁣ on Thursday,is eligible for ⁤free agency after the ‍season. He was ‍acquired by Milwaukee from⁤ the‍ Tampa Bay Rays​ last July and⁢ signed an $8 million contract to avoid arbitration.

Earlier ⁤this season, Civale was placed on the⁢ injured list with a hamstring strain. as ⁣returning ​on May‍ 22, he has allowed seven runs in 19 innings over ⁢four starts.

“This is not a situation where I’m trying to leave this⁢ team,” Civale said. “The other guys‌ are great. The coaching staff’s ⁣great. The players are great.I realy love competing with all of them. It’s just I feel like I still have ‌more to contribute and⁣ more⁢ to this game,⁢ and ⁢I feel like I’m best suited to do that as a starting pitcher.​ I’ve worked very hard to get to this position.”

What’s next

Civale said he is prepared to pitch out of the ⁣bullpen as early as Saturday, if needed. He remains ⁤open to⁤ returning to the rotation ​in Milwaukee or finding⁤ a starting role with another team.