Rays deal Civale to Brewers, per reports

MLB Trade Rumors: Aaron Civale of the Tampa Bay Rays is heading to the Milwaukee Brewers, per multiple reports. The 29 year old starting pitcher is reportedly being dealt for 20 year old infielder Gregory Barrios.

Civale was acquired by the Rays at the trade deadline last year from the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for 2021 second rounder Kyle Manzardo. Civale was in the midst of the best season of his career at that point, putting up a 2.34 ERA in 13 starts for the Guardians at the time of the deal.

Civale has disappointed since joining Tampa, however, putting up a 5.17 ERA and 4.33 FIP in 27 starts for the Rays. Tampa is expecting to be getting starters back in the near future, which…