2025 Player Outlook

While Civale wasn’t able to replicate his strikeout rate with the Rays from 2023, his 21.6 percent strikeout rate from last year is good enough, and not far off from the 23 percent he posted in 2023. He introduced a sweeper into the mix last year, which posted a 27.2 percent whiff rate, and I wouldn’t be surprised if he throws it more than the 14.9 percent in 2024. Civale posted a 1.62 HR/9 last year, the second-highest of his career, and it coincides with a ground ball rate that has decreased each of the last three seasons. Hard contact and fly balls aren’t exactly a recipe for success, and he struggled to generate swings out of the zone in 2024. While he was better with the Brewers than Rays last season, the same issues plagued him, and there’s a reason he’s practically free in drafts. At the end of the day, the veteran righty will post an ERA in the mid-4s with a middling strikeout rate, though he should get enough innings to have a chance at double-digit wins for the second time in his career.

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MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy reports that Aaron Civale is moving to the bullpen so the Brewers can add Jacob Misiorowski to the rotation.

6 hours ago

It was reported yesterday that the Brewers were calling up Misiorowski, who is their top pitching prospect, and now we know how he’ll fit into the rotation. Brewers manager Pat Murphy admitted that Civale, who has been a starter his whole career, is “not happy” about the move, but the Brewers are just 2.5 games out of a playoff spot and believe Misiorowski gives them the best chance to make a push. Civale can be dropped in all formats, and Misiorowski should be added in most places, even if you keep him on your bench to start, because his upside is tremendous.

2025-06-11 12:11:38 (ET)

Aaron Civale yielded two runs in 4 2/3 innings and struck out five Monday in a loss to the Braves.

1 day ago

Civale pitched four scoreless innings before giving up a homer and a double in the fifth. After he was lifted, DL Hall surrendered another homer, scoring the inherited runner. Civale has allowed one or two runs in each of four of his starts since coming the injured list last month, though he’s pitched a total of 19 innings in those games The Brewers’ quick hooks will continue to help his ERA, but they make him a weaker bet from wins. He’s slated to face the Cardinals next.

2025-06-09 10:44:17 (ET)

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports that Aaron Civale could be a trade candidate this season.

6 days ago

Now that the Brewers have worked themselves back into the playoff discussion, Passan reports that they could look to unload some of their starting pitching depth for a bat to improve the left side of their infield. The Brewers have Logan Henderson and Jacob Misiorowski waiting in the wings, and Brandon Woodruff nearing a return, so the team could look to unload Civale, who is a free agent after this season, if it will net them an interesting hitter.

2025-06-05 9:22:38 (ET)

Aaron Civale notched his first win of the year after allowing two runs in 5 1/3 innings Monday against the Reds.

1 week ago

Making his third start since coming off the IL and fourth overall, Civale allowed just five hard-hit balls and one extra-base hit, a leadoff double from TJ Friedl in the first. He struck out five and walked one. Civale isn’t much of an option in 12-team mixed leagues at the moment, but he should offer some value in deeper formats. He’ll get the Braves next.

2025-06-02 10:13:36 (ET)

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Date
Opponent
Pts
Jun 6/9/2025160Braves11.7
Jun 6/2/2025153@Reds17.2
May 5/27/2025147Red Sox14.9
May 5/22/2025142@Pirates6.8
Mar 3/30/202589@Yankees-1.7

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