History of Aaron Civale in Timeline

Aaron Civale is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers in MLB. He previously played for the Cleveland Indians/Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. Civale played college baseball at Northeastern University and was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the third round of the 2016 MLB draft. He made his major league debut in 2019 with Cleveland.

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1908: Historical Fact

Since 1908, Aaron Civale became the 10th Major League pitcher to pitch at least 5+2⁄3 innings and allow 2 runs or fewer in each of his first six career appearances as a starter.

June 12, 1995: Aaron Civale's Birth

On June 12, 1995, Aaron James Civale was born. He is an American professional baseball pitcher.

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2015: Played with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks

In 2015, Aaron Civale played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League, where he was a league all-star and received the Outstanding New England Prospect award.

2016: Selected in the MLB draft

In 2016, Aaron Civale was selected by the Cleveland Indians in the third round of the MLB draft after playing college baseball at Northeastern University.

2016: Signed with Mahoning Valley Scrappers

In 2016, after being drafted, Aaron Civale signed with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers where he played his first season.

2017: Played for Lake County Captains and Lynchburg Hillcats

In 2017, Aaron Civale played for both the Lake County Captains and Lynchburg Hillcats, achieving a combined record of 13-6.

2018: Played with Akron RubberDucks

In 2018, Aaron Civale pitched with the Akron RubberDucks, recording a 5-7 record.

June 21, 2019: Called up to the major leagues

On June 21, 2019, Aaron Civale's contract was selected, and he was called up to the major leagues for the first time, marking his MLB debut.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Aaron Civale made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Cleveland Indians.

2019: Promoted to Columbus Clippers

In 2019, Aaron Civale was promoted to the Columbus Clippers on June 6, before being called up to the major leagues.

2020: 2020 Season Performance

In 2020, Aaron Civale had a 4-6 record with a 4.74 ERA, leading the AL in hits allowed (82) and highest batting average against (.282).

June 23, 2021: Injured List Placement

On June 23, 2021, Aaron Civale was placed on the injured list with a middle finger sprain, despite leading MLB in wins with 10 at the time.

January 13, 2023: Contract Agreement with Guardians

On January 13, 2023, Aaron Civale agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Guardians, avoiding salary arbitration.

July 31, 2023: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On July 31, 2023, the Guardians traded Aaron Civale to the Tampa Bay Rays for infield prospect Kyle Manzardo.

July 3, 2024: Traded to Milwaukee Brewers

On July 3, 2024, the Rays traded Aaron Civale to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Gregory Barrios.

2024: Signed One-Year Deal with Tampa Bay

In 2024, Aaron Civale signed a one-year deal worth $4.9 million with the Tampa Bay Rays. He made 17 starts, posting a 2-6 record and 5.07 ERA.

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