Remember when Aaron Civale, expressing his frustration, requested a trade just last month after being taken out of the Milwaukee Brewers’ starting rotation? Well, it looks like that moment turned into a fortuitous opportunity for the Brewers.
The team responded to Civale’s request by sending him to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for veteran first baseman Andrew Vaughn, who had been honing his skills in the minor leagues. And let me tell you, Vaughn has already made a substantial impact on the Brewers’ offense.
In a dazzling display, Vaughn put up a career-high six RBIs in one game, which included a jaw-dropping grand slam, propelling the Brewers to a solid 9-3 victory over their rivals, the Chicago Cubs. This performance is just the latest chapter in his impressive stint since joining Milwaukee, particularly in the wake of Rhys Hoskins landing on the injured list.
Over the course of his first 15 games with the Brewers, Vaughn has lit up the scoreboard, batting a phenomenal .375, with 5 home runs and an astounding 21 RBIs. When you stack that against his 2025 numbers with the White Sox, it’s clear that this trade is paying off in spades.
As fans keep a keen eye on the horizon, wondering if the Brewers will make additional moves before the July 31 trade deadline to bolster their offensive lineup further, general manager Matt Arnold’s shrewd and somewhat under-the-radar decision to snag Vaughn in June is already proving to be a game-changer for the franchise. The Brewers are gaining momentum, and with Vaughn’s contribution, they’re looking increasingly formidable as the season progresses.
