Brewers’ Civale Trade Request: Bullpen Move Fallout
- milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron civale has requested a trade after the team announced he would move to the bullpen.
- Civale's agent, Jack toffey, contacted Brewers General Manager matt arnold to explore trade possibilities.
- Misiorowski's strong debut, where he pitched five scoreless innings against the St.Louis Cardinals,contributed to the Brewers' decision.
Aaron Civale, after being shifted to the bullpen, has requested a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers. The veteran pitcher, who wants to remain a starting pitcher, made his intentions known after the team’s decision to accommodate pitching prospect Jacob Misiorowski.Civale’s agent is actively exploring trade possibilities with Brewers General Manager Matt Arnold.This move comes as the brewers boast a surplus of starting pitchers, making civale the odd man out, despite his commitment to the team. Read how News Directory 3 is covering the fallout. What are the next steps for Civale and the Brewers? Discover what’s next …
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.