Aaron Civale struggled in his first start for the Chicago White Sox after being traded from the Milwaukee Brewers, walking four batters and allowing two runs in five innings during a 2-1 loss to the Texas Rangers. Despite the rough outing, manager Will Venable praised Civale's ability to navigate difficult situations. The White Sox acquired him for first baseman Andrew Vaughn and a substantial cash consideration, as Milwaukee aimed to clear the rotation for Jacob Misiorowski.

Civale's performance, characterized by a lack of command, saw him throw just six strikes in his first 19 pitches. He expressed that the transition was challenging but emphasized his commitment to remaining a starter. His ERA now sits at 4.67, reflecting a tough season impacted by injuries and a mid-season trade.