Cubs Bring Back Civale for Pitching Help | Oakland News

The Cubs just pulled off a savvy move, acquiring veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the A’s in a cash-for-prospect deal — sending minor league pitcher Aiden Moffett to Oakland. Civale, a familiar face from his brief 2025 stint with Chicago, brings much-needed experience to a rotation decimated by injuries, including Cade Horton (Tommy John), Jameson Taillon, and others. This season, Civale went 5-7 with a 5.42 ERA in 16 games for the A’s before being DFA’d — making him a perfect fit for the Cubs’ urgent need for arms. At just 22, Moffett’s 9.67 ERA in 17 relief outings makes him a low-risk, high-reward trade. Civale’s return could be the spark this pitching staff desperately needs — and fans are already wondering if he can deliver again. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c084fe3a7b44f6e9