In a swift and strategic move on June 13, 2025, the Milwaukee Brewers completed the Andrew Vaughn Brewers trade, sending veteran right-hander Aron Civale and cash to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for the 27-year-old corner infielder. The deal, confirmed hours after Civale requested a trade, injects a potential power boost into the Brewers’ lineup while allowing the White Sox to add pitching depth.
Andrew Vaughn, originally the third overall pick by Chicago in the 2019 MLB Draft, heads north after struggling at the plate with a .189 batting average, five home runs, and 19 RBIs over 48 games this season before being optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on May 23. Despite his recent slump, Vaughn has shown significant upside in parts of his first four big-league seasons, posting career slash line of .248/.303/.xxx with 77 home runs and 293 RBIs across 610 games.
The Brewers immediately assigned Vaughn to Triple-A Nashville, signaling their intent to give him a platform to reset and potentially impact their lineup especially with veteran Rhys Hoskins’ contract expiring at season’s end. Vaughn also offers defensive flexibility, with experience at first base, designated hitter, and occasional corner outfield duty.
Milwaukee parted with Civale a 30-year-old starter who requested a trade after being moved to the bullpen following Jacob Misiorowski’s impressive five no-hit innings debut. Civale, a seasoned 122- game career starter with a 4.06 ERA and 40-37 record, was looking to stay in the rotation ahead of free agency. His request for a new opportunity was granted, and now he moves to a rebuilding White Sox rotation.
From a financial perspective, Brewers also included cash to balance salary obligations Vaughn is making $5.8 million in 2025 with a additional year of arbitration control, while Civale earns $8 million.
This Andrew Vaughn Brewers trade represents a calculated gamble on upside, as Milwaukee hopes to revitalize Vaughn’s production in the friendly confines of American Family Field. If he re establishes his power stroke, he could become a mid season catalyst for Milwaukee’s playoff push. In contrast, Civale steps into a White Sox rotation in need of veteran stability.
