Vaughn will remain in the minors and report to Triple-A Nashville. If he starts tearing it up there, perhaps the Brewers would consider making some room for him by playing Christian Yelich in the outfield, but they’ll cross that bridge when they come to it. Vaughn hit just .189/.218/.314 in 48 games for the White Sox before being demoted, though his exit velocity numbers were actually a little better than his career norms. He’d hit .211/.328/.351 in 15 games for Triple-A Charlotte. Given his current $5.85 million salary, he’ll need to experience a real breakthrough to avoid being non-tendered this winter.

Civale gets his wish, maybe? Going to the White Sox probably wasn’t what he had in mind, but at least he’ll be back in the rotation, and he could wind up with a contender again later this summer. Vaughn figures to remain in the minors for now, at least unless Christian Yelich requires an IL stint.

Vaughn is hitting .261 in 11 games at Triple-A with two home runs, 11 RBI, and a 9/8 K/BB ratio. There’s a chance the former 3rd overall pick from the 2019 MLB Draft gets another chance with the White Sox this summer or perhaps a fresh start with a new team after the trade deadline.

Vaughn was off to a terrible start to the season for the White Sox, but he has been a solid hitter over his last two MLB seasons. He will likely never live up to expectations as the number one overall draft pick in 2019; however, he might emerge as a solid first baseman for any team that could be able to pry him away from the White Sox.