Aaron Civale

The Cubs added Aaron Civale to their 26-man roster.

Fantasy Impact

Civale was acquired by the Cubs from the Athletics in a trade last week.

Aaron Civale is being traded from the Athletics to the Chicago Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Civale was designated for assignment by the Athletics earlier in the week, and they have found a trade suitor in the Cubs. The return is currently unknown, but the right-hander will have a chance to improve in the second half in Chicago. He has a 5.42 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings pitched this season.

The Athletics designated RHP Aaron Civale for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Civale loses his spot on the Athletics 40-man roster. He'll likely pass through waivers and elect free agency.

Aaron Civale allowed four earned runs on six hits and one walk while striking out four over 2 1/3 innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Civale has struggled to miss opposing bats of late, allowing three earned runs or more in six of his last seven contests. The right-hander remains another underwhelming option in the Athletics rotation to this point for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 5.42 ERA and 1.62 WHIP with a 5-7 record and 7.0 K/9 ratio across 16 appearances.

Aaron Civale allowed four earned runs on six hits and two walks while striking out six over 4 2/3 innings in Saturday's loss to the Marlins.

Fantasy Impact

Civale has struggled to miss opposing bats, allowing three earned runs or more in five of his last six trips to the mound. The right-hander remains one of many underwhelming starting options in the Athletics rotation for manager Mark Kotsay, posting a 5.10 ERA and 1.58 WHIP with a 5-6 record and 6.7 K/9 ratio across 15 starts.