Aaron Civale is a Chicago White Sox starting pitcher — for now. The 30-year-old right-hander joined the White Sox this week after he was traded to them by the Milwaukee Brewers. This came after he asked for a trade when was moved to the bullpen as Milwaukee made way for the Major League debut of its top pitching prospect, Jacob Misiorowski.

Rays Make Trade With Astros After Shane McClanahan News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Houston Astros enter Friday atop the American League West standings. Owning a 4.5 game lead over the second place Seattle Mariners and Los Angeles Angels, the Astros look primed for another postseason appearance.

Trade season doesn't start in earnest until after the All-Star break, but with just over six weeks until the trade deadline, it's officially trade rumors season.

The Houston Astros are in the market for a starting pitcher at the trade deadline, but it won't be for this Miami Marlins struggling ace.

Amid a rapidly growing injured list, the Astros announced a trade with the Tampa Bay Rays that prompted mixed reactions. The Astros traded former top pitching prospect Forrest Whitley to the Rays on Friday in exchange for cash considerations, per Chandler Rome of the Athletic.