Brewers honor disgruntled pitcher's trade request by sending him to White Sox after historically bad season

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Aaron Civale spent his 30th birthday on Thursday requesting a trade from the Milwaukee Brewers.

The right-hander was demoted to the bullpen in favor of Jacob Misiorowski, who dazzled with five no-hit innings in his debut Thursday before leaving with leg cramps.

With the move to the bullpen, Civale officially asked to be dealt. Ironically, the Brewers wished Civale a happy birthday on social media.

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Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale, #32, pitches against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Great American Ball Park. (Katie Stratman-Imagn Images)

The Brewers honored Civale's request on Friday, but in grueling fashion.

Civale is now headed to the Chicago White Sox, who less than nine months ago set the modern-era MLB record (since 1901) for the most losses in a single season.

Chicago went 41-121 last season, just three years removed from winning 91 games and making the American League Division Series. They finished 51.0 games back of the Cleveland Guardians for first place in the division.

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Aaron Civale, #32, hands the ball to manager Pat Murphy during a pitching change in the fifth inning against the Atlanta Braves at American Family Field. (Benny Sieu-Imagn Images)

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Thankfully, and amazingly for them, it does not look like the record will stand for much longer. The Colorado Rockies are 13-55 (.191 winning percentage) and are on pace to finish 30-142, 11 games worse than Chicago.

However, the White Sox still remain a laughingstock. They