The Milwaukee Brewers traded right-hander Aaron Civale to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for first baseman Andrew Vaughn, according to sources reported by Jesse Rogers of ESPN. Civale had requested a trade after being demoted to the bullpen following the promotion of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski. Further updates on the situation are expected.
The White Sox have selected outfielder Corey Julks to their active roster and activated Shane Smith from the injured list, while optioning Will Robertson to Triple-A Charlotte. Julks, a 29-year-old with previous MLB experience, has excelled in the minors this season, hitting .295 with 10 home runs, and will provide right-handed hitting depth in the outfield. Want More Context? 🔎
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Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase's locker was cleared out following his and teammate Luis Ortiz's extended paid leave amid a gambling investigation, raising concerns about their return this season. Clase, a three-time All-Star, was anticipated as a trade asset but remains with the team as they deal with a 54-54 record and ongoing investigations into suspicious betting activities connected to Ortiz. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Pittsburgh Pirates mishandled the 2025 trade deadline, particularly with the trade of closer David Bednar to the New York Yankees, which did not enhance the team's future prospects. Bednar disclosed that he learned about the trade via social media and had to contact his agent for confirmation, highlighting the franchise's poor communication. Want More Context? 🔎
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