The Athletic: Aaron Civale Requests Trade; Wants to Remain A Starter

Earlier this week, the Milwaukee Brewers moved starter Aaron Civale to the bullpen in favor of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski.

The move has prompted the 30-year-old right hander to request a trade from the Brewers in hopes of remaining a starter with another team, according to Ken, Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic.

In five starts his season, Civale has a 4.29 ERA (4.30 FIP) and a mediocre 15.2% strikeout minus walk rate. He's been particularly susceptible to the long ball this season as he's given up five home runs across 22 innings pitched. Civale is making $8 million this season, which will be prorated based on his service time this season, and will be entering free agency at seasons end.

He'd be a plenty serviceable arm for a Boston Red Sox rotation that has dealt with an onslaught of injuries this year, both in and outside of the rotation.  For more information on Civale, check out this articles related to the news on our sister site, Brewer Fanatic.

Do you think the Red Sox should kick the tires on Civale? Or with the rotations stacking up, would it not be smart to invest in a rental? Join the conversation in the comments!