The Chicago White Sox have seen notable contributions from former Milwaukee Brewers players on their pitching staff this season. One standout is Aaron Civale, who, after being traded in June for first baseman Andrew Vaughn, has made a strong impact. Civale has demonstrated his effectiveness in his last two starts, allowing no earned runs and only six hits across 11 innings, although the team faced a loss against the Chicago Cubs in one of those games.
Civale’s performance has improved since his stint with the Brewers, where he posted a 4.91 ERA in five starts as compared to his current 4.10 ERA with the White Sox in eight starts. His WHIP has also seen marginal improvement, going from 1.364 in Milwaukee to 1.320 in Chicago. Civale’s earlier request for a trade stemmed from a crowded rotation that arose with the addition of Jacob Misiorowski to the Brewers’ roster, which limited his opportunities.
Fellow former Brewer Adrian Houser is also drawing attention, having been scratched from his scheduled July 30 start amid trade speculation. Houser has excelled this season with a 6-2 record and a remarkable 2.10 ERA in 11 starts, contributing significantly to the White Sox’s successes. He has been instrumental in 21% of the team’s victories this year, starting in eight of their 39 wins. This performance marks a career high for Houser in terms of WHIP and ERA over a full season.
Additionally, Shane Smith, a recent addition to the White Sox from the Brewers’ minor league, has been sidelined due to a left ankle sprain since July 11, which has affected the team’s performances, as they have lost all of his last five starts.
On another note, Willy Adames, previously with the Brewers but now with the San Francisco Giants, is experiencing a resurgence this season, highlighted by a significant increase in his OPS and home runs in July.
Lastly, Devin Williams, the former Brewers closer now with the New York Yankees, continues to be steady, earning 17 saves despite beginning the season on a rocky note.
These performances underline how the transitions among players can lead to significant shifts in team dynamics and success, offering fans hope for the White Sox’s future as they navigate the rest of the season.