Aaron Civale
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Jun 28 2025Civale didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 3-1 loss to the Giants, allowing one run on three hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran righty got only 40 of his 80 pitches into the strike zone before getting the hook with the game tied 1-1. It's the second time in three starts since joining the White Sox that Civale has issued four free passes, and he sports a 4.50 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB in 16 innings for his new club. He's unlikely to nab his first win with Chicago in his next outing, which lines up to come on the road next week against the Dodgers.
Jun 21 2025Civale (1-4) took the loss against Toronto on Saturday, allowing five runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out two across seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale put the White Sox on the back foot after yielding leadoff home run to Bo Bichette before giving up three more runs on five singles in the second. Civale seemed to settle in and kept the Blue Jays off the board over the next four frames, but he was tagged for another run by virtue of a Vladimir Guerrero solo shot in the seventh. It was Civale's longest outing of the season, but it was the second start in which he allowed five runs and he now sits with a 5.03 ERA and 1.47 WHIP across 34 innings. He'll look for his first win with the White Sox in his next start, tentatively slated for next weekend at home against the Giants.
Jun 15 2025Civale (1-3) took the loss Sunday against Texas, allowing two runs on six hits and four walks across five innings. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale made his first start in a White Sox uniform Sunday after being dealt to Chicago from Milwaukee on Friday. He had uncharacteristically poor control, walking four batters for the first time in 12 starts, dating back to the 2024 campaign. The veteran right-hander could be a trade candidate once again as the deadline approaches, but in the meantime, he has a safe spot in the White Sox rotation. In 27 innings this season, Civale owns a 4.67 ERA and a 23:11 K:BB. He's on track to face the surging Blue Jays for his next start.
Jun 14 2025The White Sox added Civale to their active roster Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was acquired by Chicago in a trade with Milwaukee on Friday. He's slated to make his White Sox debut as a starter Sunday versus Texas. To make room for Civale on the 26-man roster, lefty reliever Tyler Gilbert was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
Jun 13 2025White Sox manager Will Venable said Friday that Civale will start Sunday's game against the Rangers, Kyle Williams of the Chicago Sun-Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale's trade request from the Brewers revolved around their decision to move him to the bullpen, and his wish was granted Friday morning with a trade to Chicago. He'll immediately slot into the starting rotation and will make his White Sox debut Sunday. Civale logged a 4.91 ERA over 22.0 innings with the Brewers and pitched into the sixth inning just once in five starts this season.
Jun 12 2025Civale requested a trade from the Brewers after manager Pat Murphy informed the right-hander Wednesday that he would be moved to the bullpen, Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale is the odd man out of the rotation to accommodate the arrival of top prospect Jacob Misiorowski, who will be called up from Triple-A Nashville to start Thursday versus the Cardinals. However, Civale's agent, Jack Toffey, has formally made a request to Brewers general manager Matt Arnold that his client be traded to a team where he can continue being used as a starting pitcher. The Brewers are under no obligation to honor the request, but there should be interest in Civale if the club decides a trade is best for both parties. Civale has been limited to five starts this season due to a strained hamstring, posting a 4.91 ERA and 19:7 K:BB over 22 innings. The 30-year-old is making $8 million this season and is set to become a free agent this offseason.
Jun 11 2025Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday that Civale will move to the bullpen for the time being, Jack Stern of BrewerFanatic.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Jacob Misiorowski is joining the rotation Thursday and the Brewers want to stick with a traditional five-man setup, so Civale is the odd man out. It's possible Civale eventually rejoins the rotation if Misiorowski struggles, although the Brewers hope to get Brandon Woodruff (shoulder/ankle/elbow) in the coming weeks.
Jun 10 2025Civale (1-2) took the loss against Atlanta on Monday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale worked around frequent traffic to get through four scoreless frames, but he ran into trouble in the fifth. In that inning, Ronald Acuna tagged the right-hander for a solo home run, and Civale was pulled after allowing a two-out double to Austin Riley. Riley came around to score one batter later, saddling Civale with the loss. The veteran hurler did manage to tie a season high with five punchouts, and he's now given up two or fewer runs in all four of his starts since coming off the injured list May 22, though he's topped out at 5.1 frames during that span. Civale is tentatively slated to take on St. Louis in his next start.
Jun 2 2025Civale (1-1) earned the win Monday against the Reds after allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk in 5.1 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has given the Brewers some quality innings since coming off the injured list, having now surrendered five runs over his last 14.1 frames. The veteran right-hander set a new season high in punchouts despite yielding a season-worst seven hits Monday, and he now carries a 3.14 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 12:4 K:BB across his last three outings. Civale is tentatively lined up to toe the slab this weekend versus the Padres, although it remains to be seen if Brandon Woodruff (ankle) will be ready to make his season debut and potentially change the current arrangement of Milwaukee's rotation.
May 28 2025Civale allowed one run on three hits and a walk while striking out four in five innings Tuesday against the Red Sox. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale blanked the Red Sox through five innings while tossing 75 pitches. He returned for the sixth and was met with a ground-rule double from Ceddanne Rafaela, which ended his night. Rafaela would come around to score for the game's first run and leave Civale in line for the loss. Still, it was a needed bounce-back outing for Civale, who came in having allowed seven runs and four homers in seven innings this season. Civale lines up to make his third road start of the campaign next week against the Reds.
May 22 2025Civale didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Pirates after allowing two runs on four hits and two walks in four innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was an up-and-down performance by Civale, who made his first start since March after recovering from a strained left hamstring. The 29-year-old right-hander has now given up four home runs over just seven innings this season, and he also hit a batter Thursday while throwing just 42 of his 73 pitches for strikes. Civale was operating under a pitch count in his return, and he'll be aiming to sharpen his control and get stretched out further in his next scheduled outing against the Red Sox.
May 21 2025Civale (hamstring) didn't make his rehab start at Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday as originally scheduled, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers haven't officially named a starter for Thursday's game in Pittsburgh, so the decision to scratch Civale from his minor-league start could indicate that the 29-year-old righty will be activated early to pitch against the Pirates. If he ends up starting Thursday, Civale would presumably operate under a workload restriction, as he built up to just 60 pitches during his last rehab outing.
May 20 2025Civale (hamstring) is scheduled to make the third start of his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Nashville, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has looked sharp in both of his first two rehab outings with Nashville and looked to be a candidate to return from the 15-day injured list this week after tossing five scoreless frames and 60 pitches in his most recent Triple-A start last Wednesday. The Brewers ultimately decided to have Civale get stretched out a little more at Triple-A, but if Tuesday's start goes smoothly, he should rejoin the big club early next week. Civale was healthy heading into Opening Day but made just one start before landing on the IL on March 31 due to a left hamstring strain.
May 14 2025Civale (hamstring) tossed five shutout innings in his second rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Wednesday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed two hits, walked one and struck out two while getting his pitch count up to 60. Brewers manager Pat Murphy said the team will get together and make a decision on whether Civale will make another rehab start or rejoin the big-league rotation next week. The veteran righty has been out since late March with a strained left hamstring.
May 9 2025Civale (hamstring) allowed one hit and one walk over four scoreless innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale threw 50 pitches as he cruised through his four frames. He will need at least one more rehab start as he continues to get stretched out, but the performance was a positive step for the veteran hurler. Civale has been shelved since late March with a strained left hamstring.
May 7 2025Civale (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale suffered a setback with his left hamstring strain in early April that delayed his recovery, but he's progressed well enough since then to be cleared to pitch in games. He'll be pitching Thursday for the first time in more than six weeks, so the right-hander will likely require at least a couple rehab starts before returning from the 15-day injured list.
Apr 11 2025Civale suffered a setback in his recovery from a left hamstring strain this week, Sophia Minnaert of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has been on the IL since the end of March due to his hamstring, and there's currently no telling how much of an effect his setback will have on his recovery timeline. He'll presumably undergo imaging to determine the extent of the damage, and the team will determine his next steps once the results come back.
Apr 2 2025Civale (hamstring) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If that goes well, he will throw off the mound again April 8. It seems likely that the Brewers will want Civale to make at least one rehab start, and the team is tentatively projecting a return in late April for the veteran right-hander.
Apr 1 2025Civale (hamstring) played catch Tuesday, Sophia Minnaert of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's still unclear if Civale will be able to rejoin the active roster when eligible April 15, but the fact he's already resumed throwing a day after being diagnosed with a hamstring strain is an encouraging sign for a Brewers squad that is extremely thin on starters. A return timeline may begin to emerge once the 29-year-old is cleared for mound work.
Mar 31 2025The Brewers placed Civale on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained left hamstring, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was pulled from Sunday's start against the Yankees after three innings due to what the team referred to as a hamstring cramp, but evidently testing revealed a strain. He will be eligible to return in mid-April but it's uncertain whether he'll be ready to return at that time. The Brewers are dealing with numerous pitching injuries and it's unclear who might take Civale's spot in the rotation.
Mar 30 2025Civale departed Sunday's start against the Yankees after three innings due to left hamstring cramping, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't immediately apparent that the right-hander suffered an injury, since the five runs, including three homers, he allowed seemed like enough to end his afternoon. The injury doesn't sound like a serious issue, but his status for the next turn through the rotation should receive some clarity in the next couple days. The Brewers can ill afford to lose another starter with Brandon Woodruff (shoulder) and Tobias Myers (oblique) on the IL while Jose Quintana is still ramping up in the minors.
Mar 10 2025Civale gave up two earned runs over 3.0 innings in Sunday's spring game. He allowed two hits, struck out one batter and walked none. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale made his first appearance since his Feb. 27 spring debut and tossed 48 pitches -- seven more than he put up his previous time out. Civale and the Brewers agreed to an $8 million salary for 2025, which puts him on track to break camp with a spot in the big-league rotation.
Jan 9 2025The Brewers and Civale avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $8 million contract Thursday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale had been in his final year of arbitration eligibility. The veteran right-hander posted a 4.36 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 149:52 K:BB over 161 innings between the Rays and Brewers in 2024.
Sep 26 2024Civale (8-9) earned the win Thursday over the Pirates, allowing three hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a strong finish to the regular season for Civale, who went 6-1 with a 2.57 ERA over his final nine starts (49 innings). Overall, the right-hander posted a 4.36 ERA with a 1.30 WHIP and 149:52 K:BB across a career-high 161 innings. Civale should continue to serve as Milwaukee's number-two starter behind Freddy Peralta when they open postseason play.
Sep 21 2024Civale (7-9) took the loss against Arizona on Saturday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out two batters over 4.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale struggled with his control in the outing, throwing just 51 of 91 pitches for strikes and issuing three free passes. He also got dinged for a pair of home runs, which accounted for all three runs against him. It was the first time the right-hander has given up multiple homers in a game since July 21, and Saturday's outing was the first time he has failed to complete five frames since Aug. 23. Civale had been pitching well coming into the contest, posting a 2.42 ERA and 0.99 WHIP over 22.1 innings across his previous four starts.
Sep 16 2024Civale (7-8) earned the win against the Phillies on Monday, allowing one run on seven hits and one walk with six strikeouts over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale opened with four scoreless frames before surrendering a solo home run to Brandon Marsh in the fifth. The 29-year-old has gone 5-0 over his past seven outings while completing at least five innings in six of them. He owns a 3.68 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 58:21 K:BB across 63.2 innings with the Brewers and lines up to face the Diamondbacks this weekend.
Sep 11 2024Civale (6-8) got the win over the Giants on Tuesday, allowing two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out two over 5.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was given an early 2-0 lead before he took the mound. He gave up a run of his own in the bottom of the first but then went on to retire 13 of the next 14 batters he faced before Mike Yastrzemski opened up the sixth inning with a solo home run. Civale was pulled after just 68 pitches, but the Brewers were able to hang on to get him his fourth win in his last six starts. He's now 4-2 with a 3.84 ERA in 11 starts for Milwaukee compared to 2-6 with a 5.07 ERA in 17 starts for the Rays. For the year, Civale owns a 4.57 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 136:47 K:BB in 145.2 innings and lines up for a tough road matchup against the Diamondbacks this weekend.
Sep 3 2024Civale did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's 7-4 loss to St. Louis, allowing three runs on six hits and no walks over five innings. He struck out seven. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 3-1 with a 3.29 ERA in 27.1 August innings, the 27-year-old looked to be in trouble out the gate in this appearance, allowing two first-inning runs. However, Civale settled in and tossed two scoreless innings before being tagged by Paul Goldschmidt for a solo homer in the fourth. The right-hander wound up posting his fifth walk-less outing of the season, as he's now pitched to a 3.62 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 29:10 K:BB across 32.1 innings since joining Milwaukee on July 3. Civale is expected to make his next start against the Giants in San Francisco next week.
Aug 29 2024Civale (5-8) allowed two hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings Thursday, striking out seven to get the win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was brilliant on Thursday, keeping the Giants off the board over seven frames. It was Civale's third career start of seven or more shutout innings and first since April 2023. Civale has kept his opponents off the scoreboard in two of his last three starts after giving up at least one run in his first 23 starts this season. The 29-year-old has a 3.72 ERA in his first nine starts with the Brewers.
Aug 24 2024Civale came away with a no-decision in Friday's 11-3 win over the A's, giving up three runs on four hits and four walks over four innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Brewers struck for five runs in the second inning and never looked back, but Civale couldn't stick around long enough to pick up the easy win, tossing 50 of 82 pitches for strikes before getting the hook. The right-hander has completed at least five innings in only three of six starts since the All-Star break, posting a 4.50 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and mediocre 22:12 K:BB through 30 innings over that stretch, but Milwaukee doesn't have any better healthy options for his rotation spot. Civale will try to provide more length in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Giants.
Aug 16 2024Civale (4-8) allowed four hits and a walk over six scoreless innings Friday, striking out four and earning a win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale turned in his first scoreless appearance of the season and never faced much trouble against a tricky Cleveland offense. He began his Brewers career 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA through five starts but has now strung together two straight wins with a pair of quality starts. Civale lowered his season ERA to 4.78 with a 117:40 K:BB through 24 starts with Tampa Bay and Milwaukee. His next outing is lined up to be in St. Louis.
Aug 9 2024Civale (3-8) earned the win Friday against the Reds, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old righty picked up his fifth quality start of the season with this 93-pitch effort. He had been cruising up until the seventh inning, when the Reds laced three consecutive hits, starting with a leadoff Spencer Steer homer. Cincinnati ran into an out at the plate on the third hit, a double, and then manager Pat Murphy lifted Civale. After arriving in a trade from Tampa Bay on July 3, he has pitched to a 4.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 29:12 K:BB over 31.1 innings. Civale currently lines up to face the Dodgers at home for his next start.
Aug 3 2024Civale (2-8) took the loss against the Nationals on Saturday, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with three strikeouts over four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed four two-out runs in the first inning and then surrendered a solo homer in the third. His velocity was down on each of his offerings, and he generated only five swinging strikes on 80 pitches. The 29-year-old hasn't recorded a win since April 9 and will bring a 5.14 ERA, 1.41 WHIP and 108:37 K:BB into a home matchup with the Reds next week.
Jul 27 2024Civale allowed two runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out three batters over 5.1 innings in a no-decision against Miami on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale gave up a pair of runs in the second frame but otherwise kept the Marlins off the scoreboard. He departed with a one-run lead in the sixth inning but was prevented from picking up a win as a result of the Brewers' bullpen imploding in the seventh. Civale has now gone 18 straight outings since his last victory, and he has posted a 5.74 ERA over 91 frames during that span.
Jul 21 2024Civale did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing five runs on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings against the Twins. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed homers to Byron Buxton and Trevor Larnach, with Larnach's two-run blast in the fifth representing the biggest blow. The five runs allowed represented the most Civale has given up since the beginning of May. It was also the second time he's allowed multiple homers over his first three starts in Milwaukee, matching his previous total through the first 17 outings when he was still a member of the Rays. Civale has compiled 15.2 innings since joining the Brewers, carrying a 5.74 ERA and 1.53 WHIP. He is slated for a much softer matchup in his next start, tentatively slated to take place at home against the Marlins.
Jul 11 2024Civale (2-7) took the loss Thursday against Pittsburgh, allowing one run on six hits and two walks across 6.1 innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale blanked the Pirates until the seventh inning when he allowed a single, an RBI double and a walk before being pulled with one out. His one run allowed proved to be the difference, as the Brewers only managed two hits on the day, both of which came in the eighth inning. Though it'll get marked as a loss, Thursday's outing marked Civale's first time pitching into the seventh inning and was his first quality start since April 16. In two starts with the Brewers, Civale has surrendered five runs over 11.1 innings and owns a 14:5 K:BB.
Jul 5 2024Civale allowed four runs on five hits and three walks while striking out eight over five innings in a no-decision versus the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale received a tough assignment in his first start as a Brewer, and he didn't do particularly well. Will Smith tagged him for two solo shots and Miguel Vargas added a two-run home run, though Civale exited the game in line for the win before the Brewers' bullpen blew the lead. The three homers are a season high for the right-hander, and that could be a problem that crops up more since Milwaukee's American Family Field is more prone to homers than his old home park, Tropicana Field. Civale is at a 5.18 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 92:30 K:BB through 92 innings over 18 starts this season. He's projected to make his next start at home versus the Pirates.
Jul 3 2024The Brewers acquired Civale from the Rays on Wednesday in exchange for minor-league infielder Gregory Barrios, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has an ERA north of 5.00 through 17 starts this season, but his xFIP is almost a full run lower at 4.09, and he should help stabilize the rotation for the division-leading Brewers. Shane Baz was scratched from his scheduled start for Triple-A Durham on Tuesday and appears a likely candidate to replace Civale in the Tampa Bay rotation.
Jun 29 2024Civale (2-6) was tagged with the loss against Washington on Saturday, allowing two runs on six hits and four walks while striking out two batters over 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale threw only 58 of 102 pitches for strikes and handed out four free passes, but he managed to mostly weave out of trouble and finished one out shy of a quality start. Nonetheless, he ended up in the loss column since the Rays' offense gave him only one run of support. Civale has gone 14 straight outings without a victory, and he hasn't pitched well overall with a 5.79 ERA over that span. The right-hander has been better of late, though, giving up two or fewer earned runs while hurling at least five frames in five of his past seven starts.
Jun 23 2024Civale did not factor into the decision Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over five innings against the Pirates. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was pulled after having tossed a season-low 61 pitches over five effective innings, with the only blemish coming in the form of a Bryan Reynolds fourth-inning solo homer. It appears this was more of a managerial decision due to the heat and the Pirates having the top of the order coming up for a third time as opposed to any type of distress for Civale, who rebounded from his previous outing when he was chased after failing to complete four innings. Civale has struck out 79 in 76.1 innings this season and will carry a 5.42 ERA and 1.39 WHIP into his next start, currently slated to take place next weekend when the Rays welcome the Nationals to Tampa for a three-game set.
Jun 19 2024Civale didn't factor into the decision Tuesday against Minnesota, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks across 3.2 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Civale kept the Twins scoreless through three innings, he unraveled in the fourth. The 29-year-old surrendered a single, a walk and a pair of doubles to consecutive batters, all with two outs, before being replaced by Kevin Kelly. Tuesday's start marked Civale's first time failing to complete four innings this season, and he hasn't added a tally to the win column since April 9. In 76.1 innings of work, Civale owns a 5.42 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP with 79 strikeouts. He's tentatively scheduled for a road start against the Pirates to end his two-start week.
Jun 12 2024Civale did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Cubs, allowing one run on five hits and one walk with six strikeouts over 5.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale loaded the bases in the first inning but got out of the jam and pitched well other than a solo home run by Seiya Suzuki in the fourth inning. Civale left the game an out shy of a quality start with a 2-1 lead, but a Cody Bellinger three-run homer in the seventh prevented him from earning his first win since April 9. On the season, Civale now owns a 5.20 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 74:20 K:BB in 14 starts and lines up to start next Tuesday against the Twins.
Jun 8 2024Civale (2-5) took the loss Friday, giving up four runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings as the Rays fell 6-3 to the Orioles. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander got taken deep by Anthony Santander in the second inning and Ryan Mountcastle in the fifth, just the second time this season Civale has served up multiple homers. The eight strikeouts did tie his season high, helping to salvage some fantasy value, but he's gone 10 straight starts without recording a win, going 0-4 over that stretch with a 6.66 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 50:15 K:BB through 50 innings. Civale will try to get back in the win column in his next outing, which is scheduled to come at home next week against the Cubs.
May 31 2024Civale didn't factor into the decision Friday against Baltimore, allowing one run on six hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was sharp Friday, blanking the Orioles for five innings before he was ultimately charged with a lone run in the sixth. The 28-year-old Civale has been pitching better of late, allowing just three runs over 10.1 innings in his last two starts after struggling to an 8.48 ERA in his previous six outings. Overall, he's 2-4 on the year with a 5.37 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 60:18 K:BB across 62 innings. Civale's currently lined up for a rematch with Baltimore at home in his next start.
May 25 2024Civale allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over five innings in a no-decision versus the Royals on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale did a fine job, limiting the damage to a Nelson Velazquez solo shot in the second inning and a Bobby Witt RBI single in the third. This was Civale's eighth straight start without a win, though he's at least managed to complete five innings in each of his last three outings after a run of four starts where he failed to do so. The right-hander has a poor 5.72 ERA with a 1.34 WHIP and 57:15 K:BB over 56.2 innings across 11 starts this season. He's projected for a tough road start in Baltimore his next time out.
May 19 2024Civale (2-4) took the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays, allowing five runs (four earned) on six hits and four walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed five or more runs for the fourth time this season and yielded a solo home run to Daniel Vogelbach in the second inning. During his last six starts, Civale is 0-3 with an 8.48 ERA and a 26:12 K:BB across 32.2 innings. He's tentatively scheduled for a start during a three-game home series against the Royals next weekend.
May 15 2024Civale came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 5-4 extra-innings loss to the Red Sox, giving up three runs on five hits over five innings. He struck out six without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander kept Boston off the board his first time through the order, but a two-run double by Dominic Smith in the fourth inning and a solo shot by Ceddanne Rafaela in the fifth sent Civale packing after 76 pitches (53 strikes). He's failed to last more than five innings in any of his last five starts, a stretch in which he's stumbled to an 8.87 ERA and 1.71 WHIP, and his rotation spot could be in jeopardy if he doesn't turn things around by the time Ryan Pepiot (leg) and Shane Baz (elbow) are ready to rejoin the team. Civale lines up to make his next start on the road this weekend in Toronto.
May 9 2024Civale (2-3) took the loss against the White Sox on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out four batters over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale began the game with four scoreless innings before serving up a Paul DeJong two-run homer in the fifth. The right-hander got the next two batters out but then yielded a single and a walk before getting the hook. It was the fourth straight game in which Civale was yanked from a start during the fifth inning, and he's recorded an ugly 9.82 ERA and 1.91 WHIP along with a 17:8 K:BB over 18.2 frames during that stretch.
May 3 2024Civale escaped with a no-decision Friday in Tampa Bay's 10-8 win over the Mets, coughing up seven runs on six hits and a walk over 4.2 innings. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: New York tagged him for three runs in the second inning and four more in the fifth, but Civale still left the mound with the Rays ahead 9-7. The right-hander tossed 52 of 77 pitches for strikes as he allowed five or more runs for the third straight outing. The rough patch has sent his ratios soaring, and Civale will carry a 6.14 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 39:10 K:BB through 36.2 innings into his next start, which lines up to come at home next week against the White Sox.
Apr 27 2024Civale allowed six runs on eight hits and no walks while striking out three batters over 4.1 innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale made it through three scoreless frames before serving up an Andrew Benintendi three-run homer in the fourth. The right-hander returned for the fifth frame but gave up three straight hits for another run before departing with one out, and both runners he left on base later came around to score. Civale began the campaign with three quality starts among his first four appearances, but he's fallen off since then, yielding 11 runs across nine innings over his subsequent two starts. He'll try to get back on track in his next start, which is tentatively lined up to be a home outing against the Mets next week.
Apr 21 2024Civale (2-2) took the loss Sunday, allowing five runs on eight hits and five walks over 4.2 innings against the Yankees. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale's outing started and finished poorly, allowing a run on two walks and a hit in the first frame before being chased midway through the fifth after allowing three walks and three hits to six straight batters. His fifth-inning struggles came immediately after retiring the first two batters of the frame. He set season worst run and walk totals and failed to complete five innings for the first time in five starts. Civale will look to get back on track Saturday against the White Sox.
Apr 17 2024Civale came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-innings win over the Angels, giving up three runs on five hits over six innings. He struck out eight without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander tossed 65 of 101 pitches for strikes and generated 31 called or swinging strikes, but homers by Mickey Moniak and Logan O'Hoppe in the fourth inning had Civale in line for his second loss of the year until the Rays rallied in the ninth inning, eventually winning in the 13th. Civale has delivered three quality starts in his first four trips to the mound this season, and he'll carry a 2.74 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 26:4 K:BB through 23 innings into his next outing, which is scheduled to come on the road this weekend against the Yankees.
Apr 10 2024Civale (2-1) picked up the win Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on four hits and a walk across five innings against the Angels. He struck out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both of Civale's earned runs came in the first inning when Mike Trout went yard for a two-run homer that plated Mickey Moniak. The right-hander is off to an excellent start to the 2024 campaign, with four combined earned runs through three starts and 18 strikeouts across 17 innings. However, Civale has surrendered a home run in all three of his starts. He's tentatively scheduled for a rematch with the Halos on Monday in his next projected start.
Apr 3 2024Civale (1-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing one run on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Rangers. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was excellent Wednesday, allowing just a solo home run to Corey Seager in the sixth inning. However, the Rays couldn't get anything going against Nathan Eovaldi on the other side, sticking Civale with his first loss. The 28-year-old right-hander's allowed just two runs in 12 innings through his first two starts, while showing more of a strikeout punch than he has in the past. Civale made 23 starts last year between Tampa Bay and Cleveland, going 7-5 with a 3.46 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 116:33 K:BB. He looks like a dependable fantasy option.
Mar 30 2024Civale (1-0) picked up the win Friday over the Blue Jays, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in six innings. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A George Springer solo shot in the third inning accounted for the only damage off Civale. The 28-year-old right-hander tossed 53 of 86 pitches for strikes but only generated five swinging strikes, a reminder that he's never delivered big strikeouts numbers in his career over a prolonged stretch. Civale did post a 58:11 K:BB over 45.1 innings after joining the Rays last season from the Guardians, but that came with a 5.36 ERA thanks to seven homers allowed, and a 1.37 WHIP.
Mar 5 2024Civale is working on narrowing his pitch mix this spring to more effectively retire right-handed hitters, Kristie Ackert of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has minor reverse platoon splits for his career, surrendering a .319 wOBA to righties as opposed to a .290 wOBA to lefties. The Rays have asked him to focus on retiring righties by narrowing his pitch mix, as he currently throws four pitches at least 12 percent of the time. Given that context, he wasn't particularly concerned with his first appearance in the Grapefruit League, during which he surrendered five earned runs across 2.2 innings Monday against the Pirates.
Jan 11 2024The Rays and Civale avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $4.9 million contract Thursday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a substantial salary bump for Civale, who was arbitration-eligible for a second time. The right-hander held a 5.36 ERA over 45.1 innings after being acquired via trade by the Rays at last year's deadline, but a 58:11 K:BB provides reason for optimism. He'll be a key piece in the Rays' rotation in 2024.
Sep 30 2023Civale (7-5) took the loss Friday as the Rays were routed 11-4 by the Blue Jays, giving up one run on two hits and two walks over 1.2 innings. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Tampa Bay already locked into the top wild-card spot in the American League and likely to face Toronto to begin the playoffs next week, manager Kevin Cash elected not to give the opposition a good look at any of the starting pitchers the Rays might be using. Civale got the hook after 40 pitches (21 strikes), while Zack Littell (35 pitches) and Taj Bradley (21 pitches) also saw action out of the bullpen. All three right-handers figure to be available when the AL Wild Card Series begins Tuesday. Civale finishes the regular season with a 3.46 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 116:33 K:BB through 122.1 innings split between Tampa Bay and Cleveland, but his ratios since being acquired by the Rays (5.36 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 45.1 IP) are far less impressive.
Sep 27 2023Civale (illness) is scheduled to start Friday's series opener versus the Blue Jays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale needed a couple extra days of rest between starts after coming down with an illness earlier this week. The 28-year-old has registered a 5.36 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 55:9 K:BB in 43.2 innings (nine starts) for the Rays since being acquired from the Guardians just before the Aug. 1 trade deadline.
Sep 24 2023Rays manager Kevin Cash said Civale's next start will be pushed back since Civale is feeling ill, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was originally slated to pitch Tuesday against Boston, but he will instead make his next start during the final series of the season versus Toronto. Zach Eflin and Tyler Glasnow will shift up in the rotation and start Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.
Sep 20 2023Civale (7-4) took the loss against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing six runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out seven batters over three innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale fell behind 2-0 in the first inning and gave up four more runs in the second. Though he bounced back to strike out three batters in a scoreless third, the right-hander wasn't allowed to return for the fourth. This was Civale's shortest outing of the campaign and snapped his streak of seven straight starts of at least five frames. One positive takeaway is that Civale continued his recent strikeout binge -- he's compiled 44 punchouts over his past 28.1 frames covering six starts.
Sep 15 2023Civale did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing three runs on four hits and one walk over five innings against the Orioles. He struck out eight. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After surrendering solo home runs in the second and fourth frames, Civale escaped a bases-loaded, no-out jam in the fifth, limiting the damage to just one run in the inning. The 28-year-old hasn't thrown more than 5.1 innings in any of his last five starts and despite an impressive 13.1 K/9, he has posted a 5.33 ERA across 25.1 innings during that stretch, causing his season-long ERA to rise above three for the first time since early July. He will likely take the mound next in an upcoming home matchup with the Angels.
Sep 9 2023Civale did not factor into the decision Saturday, allowing four runs on four hits and three walks over five innings against the Mariners. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander struggled right out of the gate Saturday, loading the bases before recording any outs and surrendering three runs in the first frame followed by a solo shot to Julio Rodriguez in the second. Civale then settled in, holding Seattle scoreless over his final three innings of work and avoided taking the loss thanks to Tampa Bay's late rally. The 28-year-old hadn't allowed more than three runs in any of his 12 starts since June 25, accumulating a 5-1 record with a 2.51 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and a solid 62:12 K:BB across 68 innings during that stretch. Civale currently lines up for a tough road matchup against the Orioles next week.
Sep 4 2023Civale allowed three runs on two hits and three walks over 5.1 innings in Monday's loss to Boston. He struck out 12 and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale gave up just one run through five frames but was charged with two more after Chris Devenski allowed a three-run shot to Triston Casas in the sixth inning. Civale's 12-strikeout performance set a new career high and marked his first double-digit strikeout performance since last season. He's allowed three or fewer runs in each of his first six appearances with the Rays, posting a 3.82 ERA and a 37:5 K:BB during that stretch. Civale is currently in line for a home matchup with the Mariners this weekend.
Aug 29 2023Civale (7-3) earned the win Tuesday, allowing two runs on seven hits over five innings against Miami. He struck out five without issuing a walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale found himself in a bases-loaded jam in the first inning but managed to escape the frame, limiting the damage to just one run. The 28-year old hurler then gave up a solo homer to Jazz Chisholm in the third and would eventually exit the game down 2-1 after five. Luckily, Tampa Bay's bats came alive in the top of the sixth, scoring three runs to take a 4-2 lead and secure Civale his second win since joining the Rays at the trade deadline. In his nine second-half starts, the righty now owns a 2.72 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 39:8 K:BB across 49.2 innings. He is tentatively slated to face the Red Sox at home early next week.
Aug 24 2023Civale came away with a no-decision Wednesday in the Rays' 6-5 extra-inning win over the Rockies, giving up three runs on four hits over five-plus innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Civale's most dominant performance since joining Tampa Bay at the trade deadline, as he generated an eye-popping 35 called or swinging strikes on only 80 pitches. Despite that effort, he was in line for his fourth loss of the year after putting the first two batters aboard in the top of the sixth inning and watching both come around to score after he'd left the mound, but a late rally by the Rays got the right-hander off the hook. Civale has a 3.54 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 20:2 K:BB through 20.1 innings in August, and he'll look to keep rolling in his next start, which is likely to come early next week in Miami.
Aug 16 2023Civale (6-3) earned the win Wednesday, allowing five hits and a walk over six scoreless innings against the Giants. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was the first win for Civale since he was traded from Cleveland at the deadline. He's now 1-1 through his first three starts with Tampa while allowing five runs over 15.1 innings. Overall, Civale's ERA is down to 2.44 with a 1.12 WHIP and 69:24 K:BB across 16 starts (92.1 innings) between the Rays and Guardians. He's currently lined up for a favorable home matchup with the Rockies in his next outing.
Aug 11 2023Civale yielded two runs on seven hits and a walk over five frames Friday, taking a no-decision in a 9-8 win over the Guardians. He struck out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It wasn't a pretty outing, with Civale tying his season low with just two strikeouts and managing only three swinging strikes on 91 pitches. A lot of the contact was soft, though, with his former team averaging just a 78.5 mph exit velocity off the right-hander. Still, while Civale managed to limit the damage in this one, his first two starts for the Rays have been rather disappointing given the favorable matchups versus the Tigers and Guardians.
Aug 6 2023Civale dropped to 5-3 in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Tigers after allowing three earned runs on nine hits over 4.1 innings while striking out four. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed a leadoff single in each of the first four innings, which led to one run coming across for Detroit in the second, followed by two more in the fourth. The newly-acquired right-hander was then relieved by Kevin Kelly in the fifth after surrendering a one-out double to Kerry Carpenter, marking the first time that Civale's failed to make it through at least five innings since June 14. He had given up two or fewer runs in six straight starts coming in, and the nine hits he allowed Saturday matched his season high.
Aug 1 2023Civale is listed as the Rays' probable pitcher for Saturday's game against the Tigers at Comerica Park. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale will draw a favorable matchup for his Rays debut after Tampa Bay acquired him from Cleveland on Monday in exchange for first base prospect Kyle Manzardo. Prior to the trade, the 28-year-old right-hander had quietly been in the midst of a stellar season, posting a 2.34 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 77 innings with the Guardians. Though Civale has excelled at limiting walks and neutralizing hard contact for most of his career, fantasy managers should view him as more of a middle-of-rotation arm than the ace that his ratios suggest he's been thus far. He's benefited from some good fortune on balls in play (.242 BABIP, career .274 BABIP) and especially flyballs (5.6 HR/FB%, career 12.4 HR/FB%), and he's striking out a career-low 19 percent of the batters he's faced.
Jul 31 2023The Rays acquired Civale from the Guardians on Monday in exchange for first baseman Kyle Manzardo (undisclosed), Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Tampa Bay will surrender one of its top position prospects in Manzardo to bolster its injury-laden rotation with the addition of Civale, who is under club control through 2025 and has quietly performed as a frontline starter since making his return from the 15-day injured list June 2. Over his final 11 starts with Cleveland, Civale submitted a 2.24 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 50:20 K:BB in 64.1 innings. Though most of Civale's underlying numbers this season (3.67 xERA, 3.55 FIP) suggest that he's pitching over his head, his stellar control and command have long helped him make up for a lack of swing-and-miss stuff. He made his last start with Cleveland on Sunday, so he's unlikely to make his Rays debut until this weekend's series in Detroit.
Jul 25 2023Civale (4-2) earned the win Tuesday, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over eight innings against the Royals. He struck out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale logged his longest start of 2023 Tuesday, allowing one run over eight frames on 93 pitches. He was especially effective at limiting power, holding the Royals without an extra-base hit. Though Civale hasn't been a strong producer in the strikeout column (6.85 K/9), he owns an impressive 2.54 ERA and a 0.6 HR/9 through 71 innings in 2023. Civale will look to continue his breakout campaign in his next projected start, which is expected to come against one of MLB's worst offenses in the White Sox.
Jul 20 2023Civale did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Pirates. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed only one batter to reach base over the first four innings before surrendering back-to-back singles to open the bottom of the fifth. He would go on to give up two runs in the sixth before being relieved by Nick Sandlin with one out in the frame. The right-hander has not allowed more than two runs in any start this month, where he holds a sparkling 1.93 ERA to go along with a 16:3 K:BB. On the downside, he has now failed to make it through six innings in each of his last two starts after previously doing so in four straight.
Jul 14 2023Civale allowed two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings in Friday's loss to Texas. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale worked through three scoreless frames before coughing up two runs in the fourth inning. He's given up two or fewer runs in eight of his 10 outings this season. The 28-year-old righty is sporting a 2.65 ERA with a 46:17 K:BB through 57.2 innings. Civale's next outing is lined up for next week in Pittsburgh.
Jul 8 2023Civale (3-2) picked up the win in Friday's 3-0 victory over the Royals, scattering two hits over seven scoreless innings. He struck out nine without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander put together his best performance of the season and won for the first time in nearly a month, generating 34 called or swinging strikes over his 100 pitches. Civale has delivered quality starts in three of his last four outings, and since rejoining the rotation at the beginning of June he sports a 2.48 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 36:14 K:BB through 40 innings.
Jul 3 2023Civale tossed a quality start versus the Cubs on Sunday, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out two over six innings. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale struggled with his command at times during his outing, as he did plunk two batters and threw 58 of his 94 pitches for strikes but was able to power through by inducing weak contact. The Cubs did not get an extra-base hit off him and didn't find their way onto the scoreboard until the fifth frame. The two strikeouts were a season-low but he's now allowed two runs or less in six of eight starts this year and is pitching to an impressive 2.96 ERA, 1.18 WHIP to go with a 35:16 K:BB in 45.2 innings. He lines up for a favorable home start versus the Royals before the break.
Jun 26 2023Civale allowed four runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five over six innings Sunday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Four of the six hits and three of the four runs Civale gave up came in the third inning and the Brewers got to him once more in the fourth. He managed to get to six innings for a second consecutive start and was able to keep the ball in the park, but gave up more than two runs for the first time since he returned from injury June 2. Civale been effective thus far, putting together a 3.18 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 33:15 K:BB over 39.2 innings and lines up to face the Cubs on the road next weekend.
Jun 20 2023Civale did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing two runs on five hits and three walks over 6.2 innings against the Athletics. He struck out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale picked up his second quality start of the season Tuesday -- his first since returning from an oblique injury -- while his six punchouts were his second most of the campaign. After surrendering three homers over his last two starts Civale couldn't keep the ball in the park once again Tuesday, giving up a solo home run to Tony Kemp in the seventh. Since being activated from the injured list Civale is 1-1 with a 3.38 ERA and a 16:9 K:BB over three starts (16 innings). He's tentatively scheduled to toe the rubber next versus the Brewers in Cleveland.
Jun 14 2023Civale (2-2) allowed two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out seven over 3.2 innings, taking the loss Wednesday versus the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale gave up solo home runs to Fernando Tatis and Manny Machado. While the seven strikeouts were a season high, Civale's four walks were also his most in five starts, and he needed 95 pitches (52 strikes) to get through the short outing. The right-hander has generally been solid this season, though he's completed six innings just once. He's at a 2.67 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 22:10 K:BB over 27 innings through five starts. Civale is lined up for a favorable home start versus the Athletics next week.
Jun 9 2023Civale (2-1) earned the win Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 5.2 innings against the Red Sox. He struck out three. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has pitched well since coming back from the IL, giving up just two runs over his last 9.2 innings. The right-hander has also kept hitters in the ballpark, giving up just one home run across four starts thus far. The veteran is tentatively slated to face the Padres on the road in his next appearance.
Jun 2 2023Civale allowed four hits and two walks over five shutout frames during Friday's loss to Minnesota. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale returned from the injured list and made his first start since April 7. He worked around danger multiple times and turned in his second scoreless outing of the season. His velocity was up across the board compared to his first two starts, including his fastball which averaged 92.5 mph. Civale will carry a 2.04 ERA into his next outing, which is lined up to be at home against the Red Sox next week.
May 30 2023Civale (oblique) will start Friday against the Twins, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has been out since early April with a left oblique strain but is now ready to return to the Guardians' rotation. The 27-year-old righty looked sharp in his two starts prior to injury, but allowed six earned runs across 11 innings during his three rehab appearances, so there could still be some rust to knock off.
May 29 2023Civale (oblique) permitted four earned runs on six hits and three walks and struck out seven over 4.2 innings in his rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In what was the third and perhaps final start of his minor-league rehab assignment, Civale tossed 88 pitches (54 strikes) while working into the fifth inning. Though Civale wasn't as efficient as he had been over his prior two rehab outings, his ability to approach 90 pitches suggests he's ready to return from the 15-day injured list, perhaps as soon as Friday in Minnesota. The Guardians will likely clear a spot in the rotation for Civale by optioning Hunter Gaddis to Triple-A, but the team will have a tougher decision to make once Triston McKenzie (shoulder) comes off the 60-day IL as soon as Sunday or early next week. Young hurlers Logan Allen and Tanner Bibee have both made strong cases for permanent starting roles, and the Guardians could have to expand to a six-man rotation to make room for both pitchers as well as Civale and McKenzie.
May 28 2023Civale (oblique) is slated to make his third rehab start for Triple-A Columbus on Sunday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Even though Civale was able to get stretched out to 69 pitches in his latest rehab start Tuesday, the Guardians want to have him make one more tune-up outing in the minors before bringing him back from the 15-day injured list, where he's resided since April 10. With Triston McKenzie (shoulder) potentially making his final rehab start Tuesday, the Guardians will soon have some tough decisions to make with the rotation. Hunter Gaddis -- who is starting Sunday versus St. Louis -- will almost certainly lose his spot once either Civale or McKenzie is activated, but unless the Guardians move to a six-man rotation, one of the two high-performing rookie starters -- Tanner Bibee or Logan Allen -- could lose his spot to make room for the two veterans. Assuming Civale navigates his upcoming minor-league outing smoothly, he could be cleared to join the big-league rotation as soon as Friday in Minnesota.
May 24 2023Civale (oblique) made his second rehab start Tuesday with Triple-A Columbus, covering 3.1 innings and striking out five while allowing two runs on five hits and one walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Civale recorded only one more out than he did in his first rehab start last Thursday, the right-hander pushed his pitch count up from 34 to 69. Though Civale likely needs one more outing before he'll be ready to handle a normal starter's workload, the Guardians could still bring him back from the 15-day injured list for his next start, even if he's on somewhat of a limited pitch count. Civale could be activated as soon as Sunday, when he would step into the rotation spot occupied by Hunter Gaddis for the series finale with St. Louis.
May 18 2023Civale (oblique) threw three scoreless innings while allowing two hits and no walks with four strikeouts in a rehab outing with Triple-A Columbus on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale made his first rehab appearance and threw 34 pitches. Though he was sharp, his limited pitch count likely means that he'll need another outing or two before being activated. Civale has been sidelined since April 7 with the injury and will immediately slot back into the Guardians' rotation when healthy.
May 15 2023Civale (oblique) was scheduled for a simulated game Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Guardians haven't provided an update on Civale's status since he threw a live bullpen session May 9 at the team's spring training complex. Assuming the sim game went well, he could soon be cleared for a rehab assignment some time this week. Since he's been out for over a month, there's a strong chance he could need multiple rehab starts.
May 7 2023Guardians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said that Civale (oblique) will throw a live batting practice session at the organization's facility in Arizona on Tuesday, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: If Civale's injured left oblique responds well to the live throwing session, Antonetti noted that the right-hander could be cleared for a simulated game at extended spring training by the end of next weekend. Civale has been on the shelf for just under a month with the injury, so he may need at least two rehab outings to get fully stretched back out for starting duty before the Guardians bring him back from the 15-day injured list. He appears to be tracking toward a return from the IL in late May or early June.
May 4 2023Civale (oblique) completed a bullpen session Wednesday, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The side session marked the first time that Civale has taken part in mound work since he suffered a left oblique strain in his April 7 start against the Mariners. The Guardians noted that Civale felt well physically coming out of the session, and he'll be re-evaluated Friday before the team determines his next steps. Though he's now nearly a month removed from suffering the injury, Civale is without a clear timeline for a return, though Mandy Bell of MLB.com notes that Civale is behind fellow starting pitcher Triston McKenzie (shoulder) in their respective rehab programs. McKenzie isn't eligible to come off the IL until May 29, so Civale likely isn't likely to return until at least early June.
Apr 1 2023Civale (1-0) earned the win over Seattle on Saturday, pitching seven scoreless innings during which he allowed two hits and one walk while striking out three batters. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his 2023 debut, Civale largely silenced Seattle's bats, allowing just a pair of singles and a walk while preventing the Mariners from putting multiple runners on base in any inning. The right-hander didn't have overpowering stuff -- he notched just five swinging strikes and three punchouts -- but he consistently got ahead in counts, throwing 17 of 23 first pitches for a strike. Civale is trying to bounce back from last season, when he posted a career-worst 4.92 ERA, and he's off to a strong start with Saturday's performance.
Mar 18 2023Civale allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out four over 3.2 innings in Friday's Cactus League loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has given up six runs over 9.2 innings across four spring starts, but he's also posted a respectable 11:3 K:BB. Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports Civale was able to stay in Friday's game after taking a liner off of his right foot, so that shouldn't be a concern going forward. He posted a career-worst 4.92 ERA over 20 starts (97 innings) in 2022, but there's been no indication that he's at risk of losing his place in the rotation yet, though he will be at the back end of the starting list for the Guardians.
Jan 13 2023Civale agreed to a one-year, $2.6 million contract with the Guardians on Friday to avoid arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale had a 4.92 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 98:22 K:BB across 97 innings during 2022, and he missed significant time due to glute, wrist and forearm injuries. He had a 3.86 FIP and could be a rebound candidate if he can stay healthy in 2023.
Oct 18 2022Civale is scheduled to start Tuesday in Game 5 of the Guardians' American League Division Series matchup with the Yankees, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before Game 5 was postponed Monday, Civale had been in line to start, but the Guardians didn't immediately lock him into taking the hill after inclement weather pushed the elimination game back a day. Even though ace Shane Bieber is available Tuesday on three days' rest, the Guardians will choose to keep him in the bullpen and instead stick with the plan to have Civale start. Civale hasn't pitched in any of the Guardians' six postseason games to date, but he tossed a gem in the regular-season finale Oct. 5, striking out a season-high nine batters while allowing two earned runs on five hits and one walk over six frames.
Oct 17 2022Civale won't make his scheduled start Monday in Game 5 of the ALDS against the Yankees, as the game has been postponed due to inclement weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was set to start the decisive Game 5, but with the contest now pushed to Tuesday, it's unclear if Cleveland will change pitching plans. The team may consider starting Shane Bieber on three days rest and using Civale in a relief role if necessary, but they won't announce a decision until Tuesday, per Laura Albanese of Newsday.
Oct 10 2022Civale is on the Guardians' ALDS roster versus the Yankees and will be in the bullpen for Game 1, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale's length wasn't needed in the wild card round, but he figures to see action in this series against New York. The 27-year-old has no big-league relief appearances but could be called upon If Cal Quantrill struggles early in Game 1. With low-velocity and a 4.92 regular-season ERA, however, pitching Civale at Yankee Stadium would be a risky move. It's also possible the righty starts a game later in the series.
Oct 7 2022Civale did not make the Guardians' final 26-man roster for their AL Wild Card Series with the Rays, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale will begin the postseason as a member of the Guardians' taxi squad as the team opted to leave him off their Wild Card roster. He wrapped up the regular season with a 4.92 ERA and 1.19 WHIP over 20 starts and will be an additional depth option for Cleveland's rotation moving forward.
Oct 5 2022Civale (5-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings with nine strikeouts against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was sharp against Kansas City on Wednesday, with the only damage coming from two solo home runs. The quality start was his second in a row, and the nine strikeouts on the day were his second highest total of the season. In 43 innings in the second half, Civale managed a 3.35 ERA with 46 strikeouts, painting a much better story than his season-long 4.92 ERA and 5-6 record would indicate.
Sep 30 2022Civale (4-6) allowed three runs (two earned) on three hits through six innings Friday, striking out five and earning a win over Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old served up a two-run homer to Drew Waters in the third inning and a solo shot to Michael Massey in the fifth. Civale gave up two or fewer earned runs in eight of his last nine starts, posting a 3.00 ERA during that stretch. He'll carry a 5.04 ERA into his projected home matchup with the Royals next week to close out his season.
Sep 25 2022Civale (3-6) earned the win against the Rangers Sunday, allowing two runs on three hits with seven strikeouts and no walks over five innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In his second start since returning from the injured list, Civale worked his pitch count up to 75 on his way to his third win of the season. He fanned seven batters on the day for the fourth time this season and did not walk a batter for the first time since Aug. 10. He will take a 5.19 ERA into his next start, which is tentatively scheduled for this weekend against Kansas City.
Sep 20 2022Civale (forearm) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two over five-plus innings in a no-decision versus the White Sox on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale missed over three weeks with forearm inflammation, but he was able to throw 69 pitches (40 strikes) in his return. He faltered in the sixth inning, when he was charged with both of the runs on his line, though it was an otherwise solid start for the right-hander He's had few of those in 2022 with a 5.29 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 77:21 K:BB through 80 innings across 17 starts. Civale is projected for a road start in Texas this weekend if he checks out fine after Tuesday's outing.
Sep 16 2022Civale (forearm) will start Tuesday's game against the White Sox, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite giving up four earned runs on seven hits, including two home runs, in 2.2 innings in Thursday's rehab start, Civale is apparently ready to rejoin the big-league rotation. Five of his eight outs came via strikeout in that lone rehab appearance. He could potentially make two starts next week if Cleveland goes with a five-man rotation, with a second one coming next Sunday in Texas, but it seems likely he'll face some sort of workload restriction in at least his first outing back.
Sep 14 2022Civale (forearm) will make a rehab appearance at Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale hopes to return from the injured list Sept. 20 against the White Sox, but he'll have a tune-up in the minors prior to getting the green light for activation. Assuming the right-hander feels good following Thursday's outing, he'll be pitching on normal rest against the White Sox if he's activated when first eligible.
Sep 13 2022Civale (forearm) is targeting a Sept. 20 return against the White Sox, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He hasn't pitched since Aug. 28 due to forearm inflammation, but it sounds like Civale could still make a handful of starts before the end of the season. If he did return Sept. 20, he could make two starts that week if the Guardians are operating with a five-man rotation.
Sep 2 2022Civale was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday with right forearm inflammation, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Forearm issues can sometimes be a precursor to surgery, and sometimes they are just require a short shutdown period to get past. Either way, however, Civale should be considered questionable to pitch again this season. Zach Plesac also went on the injured list Friday with a fractured pitching hand, so Cody Morris (starting Friday) and Xzavion Curry are likely to step into the September rotation.
Aug 28 2022Civale (2-6) took the loss Sunday against the Mariners, allowing four runs on four hits and two walks while striking out five over 6.1 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale limited the damage well, but two of the Mariners' four hits were home runs. Dylan Moore hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning and Ty France added a solo shot in the seventh. The Guardians managed to put only three runners in scoring position all game, giving Civale no help in the loss. This was the right-hander's longest start in his last four turns through the rotation, but the four runs he allowed matched the total he gave up in his last three starts combined. For the season, he has a 5.40 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 75:20 K:BB through 75 innings across 16 starts overall. Civale is lined up for a rematch against the Mariners at home next weekend.
Aug 23 2022Civale allowed a run on four hits, two walks and a hit batter while striking out four in 4.2 innings, taking a no-decision versus the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale wasn't very efficient Tuesday, throwing just 50 of 95 pitches for strikes. He was relieved by Nick Sandlin for the final out of the fifth inning, denying Civale a chance at his first win since May 20. The right-hander has allowed four runs across 14.2 innings through three starts since returning from a wrist injury. He has a 5.37 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 70:18 K:BB through 68.2 innings across 15 starts overall. Civale is projected for a road start in Seattle this weekend.
Aug 21 2022Civale and the Guardians won't face the White Sox on Sunday after the game was postponed due to unplayable field conditions, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Due to inclement weather in the Cleveland area, the game was delayed from its scheduled 12:05 p.m. ET start time, only to be officially postponed just over three hours later. The Guardians could use the postponement to reorder their rotation, in which case Civale might have his turn skipped entirely before returning to action next weekend in Seattle. The White Sox and Guardians will make up the postponed game Sept. 15.
Aug 15 2022Civale allowed one run on three hits and one walk while striking out 10 across six innings in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against the Tigers. He didn't factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale struck out a season-high 10 batters in his quality start, with his lone run surrendered coming in the first inning on a groundout. Following Civale's latest outing, he's allowed just four runs and struck out 21 over his last four appearances (18 innings). Despite this, his last win dates back to May 20 against Detroit.
Aug 10 2022Civale pitched four innings, allowing two runs on three hits while hitting a batter and striking out four in Wednesday's win over the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale returned to the mound Wednesday after missing almost a month while nursing a wrist injury, limiting the Tigers to just four baserunners. Both runs he surrendered came in the bottom of the fourth inning with Harold Castro and Eric Haase driving them in. Civale was limited to 62 pitches in the outing and will likely face a pitch limit for at least a couple more starts moving forward. After starting off the season cold, Civale has produced a very solid 3.24 ERA with 29 strikeouts over 33.1 innings in his last seven outings.
Aug 6 2022Civale (wrist) will return from the injured list to start Wednesday against the Tigers, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has been out with a sprained right wrist since mid-July, be he's considered ready to go after making just a single rehab appearance. That outing, which came Friday for Triple-A Rochester, saw him allow two runs (one earned) on three hits across four innings of work, striking out three while walking two. He may be on a pitch count in his return to action Wednesday.
Aug 4 2022Civale (wrist) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on Friday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has been on the injured list since July 14 due to a right wrist sprain, but he'll return to game action in the minors Thursday. The Guardians hope the right-hander will be able to throw approximately four innings during Friday's outing, and he'll presumably be evaluated afterward to determine his next steps.
Jul 22 2022Civale (wrist) met with a hand specialist this week, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The visit determined that Civale has a ligament sprain and inflammation in his right wrist, but he is expected to resume throwing this week and the team expects him to return at some point in August. The right-hander was placed on the 15-day injured list July 14 and now the team knows the extent of his injury.
Jul 14 2022Civale was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right wrist sprain Thursday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale exited Wednesday's start against the White Sox due to the wrist injury, and he'll be sidelined until at least late July after receiving his diagnosis. The Guardians won't need to fill his place in the rotation until after the All-Star break, but it's not yet clear when the 27-year-old is expected to return to game action.
Jul 13 2022Civale was removed from Wednesday's start against the White Sox due to right wrist soreness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed two hits and had a strikeout during a scoreless first inning before leaving with the injury. The severity of the issue remains unclear, but the 27-year-old will have some extra time to recover since his next start isn't expected to come until after the All-Star break.
Jul 8 2022Civale allowed a run on six hits over seven innings in Friday's loss to the Royals. He struck out six and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The only damage against Civale came on Andrew Benintendi's RBI single in the third inning. He was in line for the victory before Eli Morgan blew the lead in the eighth. Civale has posted a 4.09 ERA in four starts since returning from a month-long stint on the injured list, lowering his season ERA to 6.28 alongside a 51:15 K:BB through 53 frames. The 27-year-old righty is projected to face the White Sox at home next week.
Jul 2 2022Civale (2-5) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks with six strikeouts in six-plus innings, taking the loss in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader versus the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale received one run of support in the first inning. The Yankees covered that when Anthony Rizzo and Giancarlo Stanton went back-to-back in the fourth, and they added some more production in the seventh after Civale put two on with no outs. Enyel De Los Santos couldn't stop the rally, taking away Civale's chance at a quality start. The 27-year-old has struggled mightily this year with a 7.04 ERA, 1.54 WHIP and 45:15 K:BB through 46 innings across 10 starts. He lines up for a road start in Kansas City next week.
Jul 1 2022Civale won't start Friday against the Yankees as previously scheduled, as the game has been postponed due to rain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Civale will likely be tasked with starting one of the two games, though it's not yet clear which one.
Jun 26 2022Civale (2-4) took the loss Sunday against Boston, allowing three runs on eight hits, three walks and a hit batsman while striking out two in four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale struggled all game, as 12 of the 22 batters he faced reached safely. Even though he allowed multiple baserunners in each inning, the damage was limited due to a caught stealing and a double-play ball. Through nine outings, the 27-year-old has just two starts in which he's gone five innings or more and allowed two runs or less. With a 7.20 ERA and 1.60 WHIP on the season, it wouldn't be surprising if the second-place Guardians explore other rotation options if results don't change soon for Civale. His next start will likely be next weekend against the Yankees.
Jun 22 2022Civale gave up two earned runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over five innings in a 6-5 win over the Twins on Tuesday. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has had a very poor showing so far in 2022 after picking up 12 wins on a 1.12 WHIP over 124.1 innings last year. His 7.25 ERA is uncompetitive, and Civale throws his 91 mph fastball 29% of the time despite opponents hitting .400 on the pitch. His start against the Twins marked only the third time that he has made it though five innings so far this season. With a tendency to get pulled early from games, Civale is unlikely to be in line for many win opportunities this season. However, seven strikeouts in his first start since being activated from the injured list with a glute ailment is an encouraging sign. His next start tentatively lines up for Sunday against the Red Sox.
Jun 21 2022The Guardians reinstated Civale (glute) from the 15-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Twins in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As anticipated, Civale is ready to slot back into the rotation for the first time since May 20 after he wrapped up a two-start rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus last week. In his second outing with the affiliate last Wednesday, Civale struck out seven while building up to 4.2 innings and 76 pitches, so he shouldn't face any major workload restrictions in his return to the big leagues. Cleveland optioned Konnor Pilkington to Triple-A over the weekend to reopen a rotation spot for Civale.
Jun 16 2022Civale (thigh) completed his second rehab start with Triple-A Columbus on Wednesday, striking out seven over 4.2 innings while giving up an unearned run on two hits, a walk and two hit batsmen. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale wasn't incredibly efficient -- he tossed only 46 of his 76 pitches for strikes -- but he did a good job of overwhelming hitters Wednesday, as 12 of the 13 outs he recorded came via punchouts or groundouts. The sizable workload along with the Guardians' decision to demote Konnor Pilkington to Triple-A on Thursday implies that Cleveland plans to have Civale return from the 15-day injured list to make his next start in the big leagues.
Jun 8 2022Civale (glute) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale sustained a glute injury in late May and required blood treatment, but he threw a side session Monday and will take another step in his recovery process by beginning a rehab assignment Thursday. The right-hander will throw three innings in Columbus during his first rehab start, and it's not yet clear whether he'll require multiple minor-league appearances prior to rejoining the Guardians.
Jun 7 2022Civale (glute) threw a side session Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale is set to take part in fielding drills Tuesday before the Guardians decide on his next steps. The right-hander is without a clear timeline to return from the 15-day injured list, but assuming the left glute injury isn't bothering him during workouts the next few days, he could be cleared to head out on a rehab assignment in the near future.
May 31 2022Guardians manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Civale's MRI revealed a pocket of blood in is left glute that will need to be drained before he's able to resume baseball activities, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Francona said he's hopeful that the non-surgical procedure to have the blood drained will speed up Civale's recovery process. The 27-year-old righty was placed on the injured list with left glute soreness last week after he had stumbled to a 7.84 ERA and 1.52 WHIP across 31 innings. Civale doesn't have a clear timeline for his recovery, and his ugly ratios prior to landing on the shelf make it tough to justify holding him in most 12-team leagues while his return date is murky.
May 30 2022Civale (glute) underwent an MRI on Monday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale threw a 35-pitch side session recently in hopes that he'll be able to begin a rehab assignment Tuesday. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander experienced a setback prior to Monday's MRI, but the next steps in his recovery process aren't likely to be revealed until the results of his examination are known.
May 25 2022Civale was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left glute soreness, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old righty exited his previous start with glute cramps but appeared set to make his next turn through the rotation Thursday in Detroit, but he's instead headed to the injured list. It still doesn't appear to be a serious injury, but Civale will nonetheless be out for the next couple weeks. Konnor Pilkington will be promoted from Triple-A Columbus to start Thursday's series opener against the Tigers.
May 20 2022Civale exited Friday's game against the Tigers due to a left glute cramp, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale tweaked his glute while covering first base in the top of the seventh inning Friday, and he was immediately removed from the game. The right-hander will presumably be monitored by the team's medical staff in the coming days, but his initial diagnosis of a cramp is somewhat encouraging. If Civale is cleared to make his next turn through the rotation, he tentatively lines up to start on the road against Houston on Wednesday.
May 13 2022Civale (1-3) yielded six runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.2 innings Friday, striking out five and taking a loss against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale got off to a rough start, allowing a pair of solo home runs to Byron Buxton and Jorge Polanco in the first inning. He managed to keep Minnesota scoreless for the next few innings before he and Bryan Shaw were tagged with eight combined runs in the fifth. Civale has now given up six runs in three of his last four starts, inflating his ERA to 9.84 through 24.2 frames. He's currently lined up face the Tigers at home next week.
May 11 2022Civale and the Guardians won't face the White Sox on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to COVID-19-related concerns within Cleveland's organization. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Wednesday's game becomes the first to be postponed during the 2022 MLB season due to non-weather-related reasons. Assuming they aren't dealing with an outbreak that forces the team to suspend operations for several days, the Guardians will return to action Friday in Minnesota. Civale would likely be pushed back two days in the schedule to start that game.
May 5 2022Civale (1-2) allowed four earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out eight across 5.2 innings to earn the win Thursday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale surrendered a two-run home to Vladimir Guerrero in the first inning, but he then settled in to hold Toronto scoreless for the following four frames. His outing was soured a bit after he allowed a two-run double in the sixth frame prior to exiting, though he still managed his first win of the campaign. Civale also recorded a season-best eight strikeouts, which was backed by 16 swinging strikes on 99 total pitches. Even with the improved outing, Civale owns a 9.45 ERA with a 22:6 K:BB across 20 innings.
Apr 30 2022Civale registered a no-decision during Friday's 9-8 win against Oakland, allowing six runs on seven hits and a walk with three strikeouts in four innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale settled down a bit after permitting four runs in the first inning, three of them coming on a Sean Murphy home run, but faltered again in the fourth when he allowed two more runs to cross the plate. The 26-year-old has now surrendered at least four runs while going no deeper than four innings in each of his four starts this season, though he only has two losses thanks to some big offensive showings. He'll carry a 10.67 ERA into his next start, most likely to come against Toronto next weekend.
Apr 24 2022Civale (0-2) allowed six runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings to take the loss against the Yankees on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has allowed at least four runs in each of his three starts to begin the season, and he's failed to last longer than four innings in any outing. The right-hander struggled once again at Yankee Stadium on Sunday and was charged with his second consecutive loss. Civale now has a 9.58 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 10.1 innings in 2022. He tentatively lines up to make his next start on the road against Oakland.
Apr 17 2022Civale (0-1) allowed four runs (three earned) on four hits and a walk over four innings Sunday, striking out five and taking the loss against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Giants got on the board in the second innings with Thairo Estrada's two-run shot off Civale. The 6-foot-2 righty then allowed another pair of runs in the fourth after a throwing error. Civale has now coughed up eight runs (five earned) through 7.1 frames to begin the season. He'll look to turn things around on the road against the Yankees next week.
Apr 11 2022Civale allowed four runs (two earned) on four hits and three walks over 3.1 frames in Monday's win over the Royals. He struck out three and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale loaded the bases in the first inning but escaped before the Royals could get on the board. He was tagged for a run in the third on an RBI single by Salvador Perez before running into more trouble in the fourth. Civale was charged with three runs in the innings, including one after he was lifted in favor of Trevor Stephan. The 26-year-old will look for better results against the Giants at home this weekend.
Oct 3 2021Civale (12-5) threw six shutout innings to earn the win over Texas on Sunday. He allowed three hits and a walk with four strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander endured a rough return to action in September after missing over two months with a sprained finger. He turned in just two quality starts in his last six outings, with Sunday's arguably the best of the bunch. Civale sported a 3.32 ERA through his first 15 starts this year, but the uneven final month bumped that mark up to 3.84 in 124.1 innings. The 26-year-old added a 1.12 WHIP and 99:31 K:BB in 21 starts.
Sep 30 2021Civale will start Sunday's season finale against the Royals, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The team is hoping to get a few more innings under Civale's belt, as he has managed only 20.2 frames since the All-Star break after dealing with sprained finger. He has also not performed well in that span, surrendering a 7.40 ERA and 1.50 WHIP across 20.2 frames. Civale will look to end his season on a positive note and will enter the outing with an overall line of a 4.03 ERA and 1.14 WHIP with 95 strikeouts across 118.1 innings.
Sep 28 2021Civale allowed four runs on four hits and one walk while striking out three over 5.1 innings against Kansas City on Tuesday. He did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was considerably better than his last time out, when he gave up seven earned runs over 1.2 frames. However, he was stung by a pair of long balls and has now served up nine homers over his past 16 innings. Over that span, he has also allowed 16 earned runs, pushing his season ERA from 3.25 to 4.02. Civale isn't likely to make another start this season; if he doesn't get into another game, he'll finish the campaign with a career-best 11 wins over 20 starts.
Sep 23 2021Civale (11-5) was charged with the loss during the front end of Thursday's twin bill against the White Sox. He surrendered seven runs on seven hits and a pair of walks while striking out three across 1.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After firing six scoreless innings against the Yankees last week, Civale took an immediate hit against the White Sox, starting with a leadoff home run by Tim Anderson. The second inning proved to be disastrous as the right-hander gave up back-to-back homers to Luis Robert and Eloy Jimenez before Tim Anderson came through with his second long ball of the day. It was an unusual clunker for Civale, whose seven runs allowed were a season-worst. The 26-year-old has compiled a strong 3.90 ERA and 1.15 WHIP on the year and will look to get back on track during his next projected start Wednesday at Kansas City.
Sep 18 2021Civale (11-4) threw six shutout innings Saturday against the Yankees, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out four to earn the victory. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale quickly put last Sunday's rocky outing in the rearview mirror, limiting New York to just one extra-base hit, a DJ LeMahieu double to lead off the game. Civale has now spun two quality starts in three outings since returning from the injured list in early September, although Saturday's performance marked his first win during that stretch. He lines up for a home start next week against the White Sox.
Sep 12 2021Civale (10-4) allowed seven runs on seven hits and two walks over three innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A big chunk of the damage against Civale came via the long ball with Kolten Wong, Avisail Garcia and Manny Pina all knocking home runs off the Cleveland starter. He had allowed just six runs over his previous four starts combined and raised his season ERA to 3.76. The 26-year-old righty is 0-2 since returning from his lengthy stint on the injured list with a sprained finger. Civale is projected to face the Yankees on the road next weekend.
Sep 7 2021Civale (10-3) was charged with the loss Tuesday against the Twins after allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out six over 4.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was making his first major-league start since June 21 after a two-and-a-half month absence due to a sprained finger. The right-hander tossed 78 pitches, including 52 for strikes. His only blemish of the night came from an RBI single by Andrelton Simmons in the fifth inning. During his three rehab starts, the 26-year-old compiled a solid 0.79 ERA and 0.71 WHIP over 11.1 innings. He'll look to get stretched out further during his next projected start Sunday against Milwaukee.
Sep 4 2021Civale (finger) is expected to return Tuesday against the Twins, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A sprained finger has kept Civale out of action since late June. He's looked good in three rehab appearances, allowing just a single earned run on five hits and three walks across 11.1 innings while striking out 12 batters. He reached 71 pitches in his most recent outing, so he might not be able to push towards 100 pitches in his return but should still be able to handle a substantial workload.
Sep 1 2021Civale (finger) is scheduled to make his third rehab start at Double-A Akron on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has looked sharp in both of his first two rehab outings and most recently pitched for High-A Lake County last Friday, when he struck out four over 4.1 shutout innings. After building up his pitch count to 58 in that outing, Civale should get stretched out to the 65-to-75-pitch range Wednesday in what will most likely mark his final rehab start. Civale has been on Cleveland's injured list since late June with a sprained right middle finger, with the injury disrupting what had been a solid campaign for the 26-year-old. Over 97.2 innings with the big club, Civale posted a 10-2 record, 3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 76:23 K:BB.
Aug 22 2021Civale (finger) will start for Double-A Akron on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has worked through a throwing program for the last two weeks and pitched a sim game with High-A Lake County last week. The right-hander will likely need multiple starts as he works his way back from a finger sprain.
Aug 15 2021Civale (finger) is scheduled to throw a two-inning simulated game Tuesday with High-A Lake County, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has been throwing off a mound for the past few weeks and will advance to facing live hitters Tuesday. Assuming all goes well with Lake County, Civale could subsequently begin a rehab assignment, which is likely to last multiple starts, as he nears his return from a nearly two-month absence.
Aug 8 2021Civale (finger) has been throwing off a mound for more than two weeks, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale is one of two rotation members currently residing on the 60-day injured list, with Shane Bieber (shoulder) joining him. At this stage, Civale remains further along in his rehab than Bieber, who advanced to throwing off flat ground from 90 feet Friday. Civale could soon be ready to face hitters in live batting practice before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, but regardless of how he progresses in his throwing program, he won't be eligible to return from the IL for at least another two weeks. Civale's open-ended return timeline could make it difficult for fantasy managers to justify stashing him in leagues with limited IL or reserve spots.
Jul 26 2021Civale (finger) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This may be little more than a procedural move, as Civale still has plenty of work to do as he works his way back from a sprained middle finger. He suffered that injury in late June and originally had a 4-to-5-week timetable, however, a period which has already elapsed. He'll now be ineligible to return before late August. The move clears a spot on the 40-man roster for the team to add Alex Young, who was claimed off waivers in a corresponding move.
Jul 16 2021Civale (finger) is throwing from 105 feet, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has been on the IL since June 24 with a sprained right middle finger. He was initially slated to miss 4-5 weeks, so he figures to still be a week or two away from a rehab assignment. Friday's update marks the first word of him throwing since suffering the injury, and the next step will likely be for him to throw a bullpen session. An early August return to the Cleveland rotation remains the most likely scenario.
Jun 24 2021Cleveland placed Civale (finger) on the 10-day injured list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale's move to the IL was a foregone conclusion after the club announced Wednesday that he would be sidelined for the next 4-to-5 weeks after he sustained a sprained right middle finger during his start Monday against the Cubs. Cleveland isn't expected to appoint a replacement for Civale in the rotation until June 28 against the Tigers, but reliever Justin Garza was called up from Triple-A Columbus to fill the right-hander's spot on the active roster for the time being.
Jun 23 2021Civale was diagnosed Wednesday with a sprained right middle finger, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. He'll be shut down from throwing for 1-to-2 weeks and is expected to require 4-to-5 weeks to complete his rehab program. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale's absence is the latest blow to the Cleveland rotation, which is already without its top two starters in Shane Bieber (shoulder) and Zach Plesac (thumb). Though Plesac has resumed throwing and could be back before the All-Star break, both Civale and Bieber appear likely to miss several more weeks. Cleveland will place Civale on the 10-day injured list at some point prior to Thursday's series opener in Minnesota, but a replacement in the rotation probably won't be named until the right-hander's next turn in the rotation comes up Monday against the Tigers. Through his 15 starts this season, Civale has gone 10-2 with a 3.32 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 76:23 K:BB in 97.2 innings.
Jun 21 2021Civale will see a hand specialist in the coming days after he exited Monday's start against the Cubs due to an apparent issue with his right middle finger, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale exited with two outs in the fifth inning, though the specifics of the finger problem aren't clear at this point. Cleveland should have a better understanding of the severity of the issue following the right-hander's visit with the hand specialist, at which point the team should be able to determine the next steps for Civale and the starting rotation.
Jun 16 2021Civale (10-2) allowed five earned runs on nine hits and two walks while striking out two across five innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale got plenty of run support, as the Cleveland offense scored six runs by the end of the third inning. However, he needed every bit of that to earn his 10th win of the season. Civale allowed two runs in the first inning and then surrendered a two-run home run in the fifth inning, causing him to exit with only a one-run lead. Though offset a bit by his ability to work deep into games, Civale has now allowed at least four earned runs in three of his last four outings. For the season, he has a 3.48 ERA with 71 strikeouts across 93 innings.
Jun 12 2021Civale (9-2) earned the win Friday against the Mariners after tossing eight scoreless innings, giving up one hit and one run while striking out 11. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 11 strikeouts were a season-high mark for Civale, who has pitched at least six innings in all but two of his outings this season and is also leading the American League in wins. He bounced back admirably from two straight outings in which he gave up four runs, and he will try to carry this form into this next start, scheduled for next week at home against the Orioles.
Jun 5 2021Civale (8-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 10-4 victory over the Orioles, giving up four runs on seven hits including three home runs. He struck out four without walking a batter. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander wasn't exactly sharp, but the Cleveland offense staked him to a 7-1 lead after the top of the third inning, giving Civale more than enough cushion. Homers remain his biggest issue -- he's served up 13 in 80 innings this year -- but he's been able to limit the damage and will take a 3.49 ERA and 58:18 K:BB into his next outing.
May 30 2021Civale (7-2) was tagged with the loss Sunday against the Blue Jays after giving up four runs on 10 hits and a walk while fanning one across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has suffered his two losses over his last four appearances and has given up at least four runs both times, though it's worth mentioning that the 10 hits he gave up in this one are a season-worst mark for the 25-year-old. The right-hander will try to bounce back in his next start, scheduled for next Saturday against the Orioles on the road.
May 25 2021Civale (7-1) earned the win Tuesday after holding Detroit to one run on six hits and a walk while striking out six across eight innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale actually blanked the Tigers until the ninth inning, when he remained in the game in pursuit of a complete-game shutout. Unfortunately, he gave up a leadoff single followed by a walk, prompting his exit following his 104th pitch. The bullpen then allowed one of his baserunners to score, charging him with a run. It was the longest outing of the season for the right-hander, who has held his opponent to a single run on four occasions. With his seventh win, Civale has entered a tie for second in the majors. Now sporting a 3.04 ERA and 1.00 WHIP, the 25-year-old is slated for a home matchup against Toronto on Sunday.
May 20 2021Civale (6-1) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out eight as he earned the win over the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale started off the game by retiring the first eight batters he faced before the Angels rallied together a run in the third on a two-out triple and an RBI double. He let up his second run in the fourth when Jared Walsh led off the inning with a solo home run. Civale was dominant otherwise, as he finished the evening with a season-high eight strikeouts while needing 114 pitches to get through the outing. He now owns a 3.30 ERA, has a 47:16 K:BB over 60 innings and is tied for second in baseball with six wins heading into his next start.
May 15 2021Civale (5-1) took the loss against Seattle on Friday, completing 6.2 innings and allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out six. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander was tagged for a pair of home runs in the first three frames but subsequently settled down and held Seattle scoreless in the middle innings. However, he got into trouble in the seventh, allowing a pair of doubles that were ultimately both cashed in. Civale suffered his first loss of the campaign as a result, though he did tie his season high with six strikeouts. He'll carry a 3.40 ERA into his next start, tentatively scheduled for Wednesday on the road against the Angels.
May 8 2021Civale (5-0) picked up the win in Saturday's 9-2 victory over the Reds, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over seven innings while striking out five. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander tossed 67 of 107 pitches for strikes as he cruised to his fourth quality start of the season. Civale will take a 2.91 ERA and 33:14 K:BB through 46.1 innings into his next outing.
May 3 2021Civale didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 8-6 win over the Royals, allowing three runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings while striking out two. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander tossed exactly 100 pitches (61 strikes) before exiting, leaving runners on first and second in a 3-3 game, but Bryan Shaw was able to keep those inherited runners from scoring. Civale began the season with three straight quality starts but hasn't gotten one in his last three turns, and he'll take a 3.20 ERA and lackluster 28:12 K:BB through 39.1 innings into his next outing.
Apr 27 2021Civale (4-0) earned the win Tuesday against the Twins after giving up four runs on eight hits with four strikeouts and zero walks over 7.2 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old was on the cusp of completing eight strong innings, but he was pulled after surrendering a two-out, solo homer to Byron Buxton during the eighth inning. It's the first time through five starts this season Civale has allowed more than three earned runs, and he now has an impressive 2.94 ERA, 0.92 WHIP and 30:9 K:BB across 33.2 innings.
Apr 22 2021Civale allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and four walks while striking out six across 5.1 innings Thursday against the Yankees. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was gifted a 3-0 lead in the first inning, but he struggled to find the strike zone consistently and blew the advantage. He entered the game having walked only five batters across 20.2 frames, but surrendered four in his shortest outing of the campaign. Despite not having his best stuff, the outing was far from a disaster, and Civale still maintains a 2.42 ERA and 22:9 K:BB across 26 innings this season. He's currently projected to take his next turn through the rotation Tuesday against Minnesota.
Apr 21 2021Civale and Cleveland won't face the White Sox on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Northeast Ohio, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two teams will make up Wednesday's game during a traditional doubleheader on Memorial Day. As a result of the postponement, Cleveland will push each of its five starters back a day in the pitching schedule with the exception of Shane Bieber and Triston McKenzie, who will flip spots in the order. That puts Civale on track to start Thursday's series opener with the Yankees in Cleveland, according to Mandy Bell of MLB.com.
Apr 15 2021Civale (3-0) gave up one run on five hits and two walks while fanning four across six innings in Thursday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale wasn't as dominant as he was during his first two starts, a span in which he struck out 12 across 14.2 innings, but he still did enough in this one to earn the win and post a quality start. The 25-year-old right-hander will try to keep it going in his next start, scheduled for April 20 at home against the White Sox once again.
Apr 10 2021Civale (2-0) gave up one run on three hits while fanning six across 7.2 innings in Saturday's win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was absolutely dominant on the mound, and perhaps his lone mistake was punished since Robbie Grossman took him deep in the top of the seventh. He has pitched at least seven innings in his first two starts of the campaign while posting a strong 12:3 K:BB thus far, and he will try to keep it going in his next start -- scheduled for April 15 on the road against the White Sox.
Apr 4 2021Civale allowed three runs on two hits while striking out six and walking three over seven innings in Sunday's victory over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The righty was dominant in his debut, throwing 57 of his 91 pitches for strikes. The 25-year-old looked sharp as he did in his 2019 rookie campaign, where he recorded a 2.34 ERA. Civale has recorded a 3.69 ERA throughout his young career and with the outlier of last year's small sample size, he looks to be complementary to Zach Plesac and Shane Bieber in a top-heavy rotation that can give opponents headaches.
Mar 4 2021Civale revamped his delivery and also developed a split-change this offseason, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale worked with assistant pitching coach Ruben Niebla to develop a new windup and pitch from a different arm angle. The result has been a shorter arm path with the hopes of making the action more repeatable. He also tinkered with his changeup, shifting from a traditional offering to a split-change. Civale has experienced plenty of success through 22 major-league starts, racking up a 2.69 ERA and 1.20 WHIP while posting a 115:32 K:BB. He should be locked into the Cleveland rotation throughout the season.
Sep 26 2020Civale (4-6) allowed eight runs on 10 hits and struck out four over four innings in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was expected to be on a pitch count Saturday, and he threw 52-of-82 pitches for strikes. He wasn't very effective, as three of the 10 hits he allowed left the yard. Civale ends the regular season with a 4.74 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 69 strikeouts across 74 innings and 12 starts. He's expected to work out of the bullpen during the Wild Card round.
Sep 25 2020Civale will be on a pitch count for his final start of the season Saturday against Pittsburgh, Joe Noga of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Exactly how long Cleveland will allow Civale to pitch is not yet clear. He owns a solid 3.99 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 11 starts this season but isn't expected to start any games in the Wild Card round, so the team will cut his outing short to prepare him to pitch in relief as soon as Tuesday.
Sep 16 2020Civale took a no-decision during Wednesday's loss to the Cubs, surrendering two runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out three across six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander has proven his arm to be a reliable one, making it through the sixth inning for the 10th time across all 10 starts this season. Civale limited the damage to RBI singles in the second and fourth innings. Otherwise, he turned in his seventh quality start of the year, leaving the game with the score tied, 2-2. The 25-year-old will take a 3.80 ERA and 1.20 WHIP into a Monday showdown against the White Sox.
Sep 10 2020Civale (3-5) allowed four earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out seven across six innings to take the loss Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed four consecutive hitters to reach base in the third inning, accounting for three of his four earned runs. He was solid otherwise, racking up 15 of his 18 outs via either groundout or strikeout. Civale has cooled a bit since his strong start to the season, allowing 14 earned runs across his last 24 frames -- a span of four starts. Despite this rocky stretch, he's maintained a 3.88 ERA with a 56:10 K:BB across 58 innings. Civale will look to get back in the win column in his next outing, currently projected to come Wednesday at Chicago.
Sep 5 2020Civale allowed two earned runs on five hits and three walks while striking out six across six innings Saturday against the Brewers. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale began the game with three clean innings, but allowed two runs across his final three frames. Still, he managed to turn in a quality start after being roughed up for five earned runs in his prior outing. Across 52 innings this season, Civale has maintained a 3.63 ERA with a 49:9 K:BB. He's projected to draw his next start Thursday against the Royals.
Aug 30 2020Civale (3-4) allowed five earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out three across six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale got through the first inning without incident, but took the majority of his damage in the second frame. He surrendered two hits and a walk to load the bases, and he ultimately allowed four earned runs before being able to retire the side. This was only Civale's second start in which he's been charged with three or more runs, and he maintains a 3.72 ERA with a 43:6 K:BB across 46 innings through seven outings. He'll look to bounceback in his next turn through the rotation, currently projected to come Saturday against Milwaukee.
Aug 24 2020Civale (3-3) allowed three runs on seven hits and a walk over six innings Monday, striking out eight and taking the loss against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was cursed by the long ball Monday with all three runs coming from homers by Nelson Cruz and Miguel Sano. He had allowed just three home runs in 34 innings before Monday so it was a bit uncharacteristic, but he does own an outstanding 40:4 K:BB for the season. Civale will carry a 3.15 ERA into Sunday's start in St. Louis.
Aug 19 2020Civale (3-2) allowed one earned run on five hits and no walks while striking out six across nine innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale carried a shutout into the ninth inning, but allowed a leadoff double which resulted in the only run against him. He was dominant otherwise, recording 21 called strikes and 15 swinging strikes across 109 total pitches. Not only does Civale now have a 2.91 ERA across 34 innings this season, but he's worked at least six innings in all five of his starts. He'll look to continue his breakout campaign in his next outing, currently projected to to come Monday against Minnesota.
Aug 15 2020Civale (2-2) picked up the win Friday against the Tigers, allowing four runs on eight hits and one walk while striking out three in six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale gave up a leadoff triple to Jeimer Candelario in the second inning and would allow him to score on a sacrifice fly hit by the very next batter. He then gave up a monstrous 426-foot two-run homer to Niko Goodrum the following inning to surrender an early 2-0 Cleveland lead. The 25-year-old eventually settled down before allowing one more run in the sixth. Despite getting the win, Civale's four runs given up and three punchouts were his worst single-game marks so far this season. He has a favorable road matchup against the Pirates on Wednesday and should be in good position to record his fourth quality start in five tries.
Aug 7 2020Civale (1-2) took the loss Friday versus the White Sox, allowing one run on five hits and a walk while striking out five in seven innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale had good stuff, throwing 62 of his 97 pitches for strikes, but Cleveland gave their starter no run support. It's a recurring theme for Civale -- Cleveland has scored just five runs in his three starts this year. The 25-year-old righty has a 2.84 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 23:2 K:BB through 19 innings. He projects to start next Friday in Detroit.
Aug 2 2020Civale (1-1) allowed three earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out nine across six innings to take the loss Sunday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed a run in each of the first three innings before settling in to retire nine straight to end his outing. After striking out 46 batters in 57.2 frames during his major-league tenure in 2019, Civale has racked up 15 strikeouts in 12 innings of work through two starts this season. He's also shown the ability to work deep into contests, reaching 100 pitches and completing six innings in each of his two outings. Civale projects to take the mound for this third start of the campaign Friday at the White Sox.
Jul 28 2020Civale (1-0) earned the win in Game 1 of Tuesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox after allowing two runs on seven hits and one walk while recording nine strikeouts over six innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 25-year-old wasn't impacted by having his start postponed one day due to rain, as he delivered a first-pitch strike to 18 of the 26 batters he faced and generated 16 swinging strikes. Civale finished the outing at 100 pitches, so it's clear he isn't beginning the season with workload limitations. The right-hander will look to build on his strong start to the season Sunday at Minnesota.
Jul 27 2020Civale will not start Monday against the White Sox as scheduled, as the game was rained out, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Tuesday. Civale will start the first half of the twin bill, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.
Jul 22 2020Manager Terry Francona said Tuesday that Civale will open the season as Cleveland's No. 4 starter, with the right-hander's first turn through the rotation coming July 27 at home versus the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale was optioned to Triple-A Columbus in late March, but that transaction was likely only executed for roster-management purposes and has since been reversed following MLB's four-plus-month shutdown. The 25-year-old unsurprisingly prevailed in his battle with Zach Plesac and Adam Plutko for one of the two remaining openings in the Cleveland rotation, punctuating his summer camp Wednesday by striking out six Pirates in five innings of two-run ball. Despite his modest profile as a prospect entering 2019, Civale proceeded to impress at two levels and continued to thrive upon getting the call to the majors. In his 10 starts, Civale submitted a 2.34 ERA and 1.04 WHIP while allowing only four home runs in 57.2 innings.
Jun 28 2020Civale will be a part of the Indians' 60-man player pool this season. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was optioned to Triple-A back in March, but the expectation was always that Civale would be a major part of Cleveland's rotation this season, and now we have confirmation. The 25-year-old righty logged a 2.34 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB in 57.2 innings last season. Opponents hit just .210 against him.
Mar 20 2020Civale made his case for a spot in the rotation during his final start before the suspension of spring training, Joe Noga of Cleveland.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale struck out six Giants' hitters across three frames on March 9, with his only blemish coming on a solo home run by Alex Dickerson to lead off the second inning. Though Civale threw only five innings prior to spring training being suspended, he impressed by recording nine punchouts and allowing just one hit. The delay to the start of the regular season will give Mike Clevinger (knee) and Carlos Carrasco (elbow) a chance to get healthy, but Civale made a strong case to be in Indians' rotation when the regular season opens, regardless of their health .
Mar 1 2020Civale (groin) is scheduled to start Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The right-hander had a delayed start to spring training after experiencing some soreness in his groin, but he recently threw live batting practice and is cleared for game action. Civale is primed to begin his first full season in the majors after posting a 2.34 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 46:16 K:BB over 57.2 innings (10 starts) last season.
Feb 28 2020Civale (groin) threw a live batting practice session Friday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale has been a bit behind schedule this spring while dealing with a sore groin, but he still has plenty of time to prepare for the regular season. Assuming good health, he appears to have a safe roster spot after posting a 2.34 ERA in his 10-start debut last season.
Feb 24 2020Civale is slightly behind schedule as he deals with a sore groin, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale is dealing with a sore groin after fielding work, and he'll be behind schedule by several days as he recovers. The right-hander is scheduled to throw a simulated game in the coming days, and it's unlikely that the injury will force him to miss much time barring any setbacks. Civale was effective in his first major-league action last season, posting a 2.34 ERA and 1.04 WHIP over 57.2 innings.
Sep 26 2019Civale (3-4) took the loss against the White Sox on Thursday, giving up four earned runs on three hits over 4.1 innings, striking out four and walking three as the Indians fell 8-0. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale had been on a dominant run coming into this contest, but he saw it come to an end against the White Sox, with long balls he served up to James McCann and Daniel Palka accounting for all the damage against him. He's still put up fantastic numbers this season, boasting a 2.34 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and a 46:16 K:BB across 57.2 innings.
Sep 18 2019Civale allowed one earned run on four hits and a walk while striking out four across 7.2 innings Wednesday against the Tigers. He did not factor into the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Civale allowed his lone run in the third inning, but otherwise held the Tigers lineup in check. He generated only five swinging strikes, but took advantage of the positive matchup by generating 17 called strikes and beginning 20 of the 27 batters he faced with a strike. Civale has allowed two earned runs or fewer in all nine of his starts with the big-league club, though Wednesday's outing marked his longest effort with the Indians. With the team having a day off Monday, Civale's next start is projected for Wednesday at the White Sox.
Sep 13 2019Civale won't make his scheduled start Friday night against the Twins after the game was postponed due to weather. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The game will be made up as part of a doubleheader Saturday. Cleveland has already announced that Mike Clevinger will toe the rubber for Game 1 of the twin bill, so it's unclear when Civale will take the mound next.
Sep 7 2019Civale surrendered one run on three hits and three walks over five innings during Saturday's 5-3 loss at Minnesota. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 24-year-old didn't have his best command Saturday and threw only 42 of his 80 pitches for strikes, but he was able to keep the Twins off the board after allowing a solo homer to Mitch Garver in the first inning. Civale continued his impressive rookie campaign and has a 1.93 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 38:12 K:BB through 46.2 innings. He projects to pitch against the Twins again next weekend.
Sep 2 2019Civale (3-3) got the win against the White Sox on Monday, giving up three runs (one earned) on seven hits over five innings, striking out four and walking three in
Aug 28 2019Civale (2-3) picked up the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on six hits over seven innings while striking out five as Cleveland downed the Tigers 4-2.
Aug 22 2019Civale (1-3) allowed two earned runs four hits and no walks while striking out three across 5.2 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Mets.
Aug 16 2019Civale (1-2) allowed three runs (two earned) on eight hits with two walks and four strikeouts across six innings while taking a loss against the Yankees on Friday.
Aug 11 2019Civale allowed one run on four hits in six innings Sunday, striking out five while not factoring in the decision during the win over the Twins.
Aug 8 2019Civale is listed as the Indians' probable starter for Sunday's game against the Twins.
Aug 5 2019Civale (1-1) took the loss Monday as Cleveland fell 1-0 to the Rangers, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over six innings while striking out seven.
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Jun 4 2018Civale (shoulder) is scheduled to be activated from the 7-day disabled list and start Wednesday for Double-A Akron.The 22-year-old has been sidelined for a little over a month due to a sore right shoulder. Civale could face a more limited pitch count than usual in his return to action, but the absence shouldn't affect his status as one of the better pitching prospects in the Cleveland organization. The right-hander maintained a 2.51 ERA and 32:4 K:BB across 32.1 innings prior to landing on the DL.