The Chicago Cubs acquire right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale from the Oakland Athletics in a trade that includes cash considerations, sending minor league right-hander Aiden Moffett to the Athletics. The move comes as the Cubs seek additional pitching depth ahead of the trade deadline.
Civale, 31, returns to Chicago for a second stint after he previously split the 2025 season among the Brewers, White Sox and Cubs. The Athletic reports that Civale was part of the Cubs’ bullpen at the end of 2025, and that he makes the trade after starting 15 games for Oakland this season.
Multiple outlets describe the acquisition as a response to Chicago’s pitching needs, following a 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. While the reports emphasize the Cubs’ motivation to shore up their staff, they agree on the essential transaction details: the teams involved, the players exchanged, and Civale’s current workload and prior connection to the Cubs.
