Aaron Civale Signs $6M Deal with Athletics, Joins Rotation

Right-hander Aaron Civale, 30, has agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with the Athletics, with an additional $1.5 million in incentives. He is expected to join the rotation, adding a veteran presence. In 2025, Civale posted a 4.85 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and 88:33 K:BB over 102 innings across 23 appearances (18 starts) with the Brewers, White Sox, and Cubs. He previously requested a trade to a team that would use him as a starter.