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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…
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