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Cubs acquire Aaron Civale, send Aiden Moffett to A’s

7/19/2026

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Summary

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The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash from Oakland on Saturday.
Civale, 31, was on a one-year, $6 million contract and posted a 5-4 record, 2.00 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 58 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings before being designated for assignment.
Oakland received 22-year-old right-hander Aiden Moffett.
Cubs president Jed Hoyer said the move adds depth as Chicago has 12 pitchers, including five starters, on the injured list.

History

Historical Context

In 1998 the New York Yankees added veteran pitcher David Cone while on a six-game winning streak and still trailing the Boston Red Sox for the AL East lead. Cone posted a 20-7 record and pitched the decisive Game 3 of the 1998 World Series, illustrating how late-season veteran moves can reshape championship odds.

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Story summary

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-hander Aaron Civale and cash from Oakland on Saturday.
Civale, 31, was on a one-year, $6 million contract and posted a 5-4 record, 2.00 ERA, 1.62 WHIP, 58 strikeouts in 74 2/3 innings before being designated for assignment.
Oakland received 22-year-old right-hander Aiden Moffett.
Cubs president Jed Hoyer said the move adds depth as Chicago has 12 pitchers, including five starters, on the injured list.

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