Right-Hander Aaron Civale Agrees to 1-Year, $6M Pact With A's: Report

Veteran pitcher joins young A's squad aiming for playoff spot in 2026.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Oakland Athletics have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $6 million contract with veteran right-handed pitcher Aaron Civale. The deal includes up to $1.5 million in performance incentives and is expected to help fortify the A's starting rotation as the team aims to reach the playoffs in 2026.

Why it matters

The A's struggled with pitching in 2025, posting one of the American League's worst ERAs. Civale's addition brings experience and stability to a young staff as the team looks to build on its 76-86 record and compete for a postseason berth.

The details

Civale, 30, is a five-year MLB veteran who spent the 2025 season playing for three different teams - the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs. While his numbers last year were not his best, with a 4.85 ERA, he has shown the ability to eat innings and provide solid production, including a breakout 2021 season with a 3.84 ERA. The A's are hoping his sinker-slider mix and durability can anchor their rotation alongside holdovers like JP Sears and Joey Estes.

  • Civale agreed to the one-year, $6 million deal with the A's on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Aaron Civale

A 30-year-old right-handed pitcher who has spent the last five seasons in the major leagues, most recently playing for the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, and Chicago Cubs in 2025.

Oakland Athletics

A Major League Baseball team based in Oakland, California that is relocating to Sacramento for the 2026 season and aiming to reach the playoffs after a 76-86 record in 2025.

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What they’re saying

“The A's agreed to terms with right-hander Aaron Civale on a one-year, $6 million contract on Tuesday, reported Jon Heyman on X.”

— Jon Heyman, Reporter (X)

What’s next

The A's will look to integrate Civale into their starting rotation as they prepare for the 2026 season and aim to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2020.

The takeaway

Civale's signing represents a modest but important move by the A's to bolster their pitching staff and make a push for the postseason in 2026 after a disappointing 2025 campaign. His experience and durability could provide a steadying presence for a young rotation as the team transitions to its new home in Sacramento.