June 13, 2025 | Milwaukee — The Chicago White Sox have officially moved on from former No. 3 overall pick Andrew Vaughn, trading the first baseman to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for veteran pitcher Aaron Civale. The deal, reported by multiple outlets, follows a turbulent stretch for both players—and signals a fresh start as they look to revive their careers with new clubs.
Vaughn, once a key piece of the White Sox’s rebuilding efforts, struggled to meet expectations in Chicago. The 26-year-old hit just .189 with two home runs and a .314 slugging percentage over 48 games this season before being optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. His performance in the minors showed only modest improvement, slashing .211/.328/.351 in 57 at-bats.
Drafted third overall in 2019 with hopes of becoming the franchise’s long-term solution at first base, Vaughn never fully developed into the power-hitting presence the White Sox envisioned. Over four major league seasons, he showed flashes of promise but ultimately couldn’t deliver consistent production. This year, Baseball-Reference lists Vaughn with a -1.6 WAR—a steep drop from the solid numbers he posted early in his career.
The move offers Vaughn a chance to reset with the Brewers, who are in need of offensive depth following injuries and lineup shuffling. While Milwaukee has not publicly commented on the trade, insiders suggest Vaughn may initially split time at first base or serve in a designated hitter role as the club evaluates his long-term fit.
Meanwhile, Aaron Civale, 30, heads to the White Sox after requesting a trade from the Brewers when he was moved to the bullpen. Civale brings experience and familiarity with the American League Central, having spent five seasons with the Cleveland Guardians prior to a brief stint in Milwaukee. He’s expected to slide into the White Sox rotation immediately.
For Vaughn, this trade marks the end of an era in Chicago and the beginning of a crucial chapter in his career. If he can regain his confidence and sharpen his plate discipline, he could still fulfill the potential that once made him one of baseball’s top prospects.