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Brewers' Vaughn Shines After Leaving White Sox, Fans Heartbroken
6 Aug
Summary
- Vaughn traded from White Sox to Brewers in early July 2025
- Vaughn batting .373 with 6 HR, 24 RBIs, 1.130 OPS for Brewers
- White Sox struggling at 28 games under .500 despite surpassing last season's win total
Just over a month ago, the Chicago White Sox made the decision to trade away their 2019 first-round draft pick, Andrew Vaughn, to the Milwaukee Brewers. At the time, Vaughn was struggling with the White Sox, batting just .169 with a 43-7 K-BB ratio and a .531 OPS in nearly 200 plate appearances this season.
However, the trade has proven to be a massive mistake for the White Sox, as Vaughn has since blossomed with the Brewers. In the 19 games since joining Milwaukee, Vaughn is batting a scorching .373 with 6 home runs, 24 RBIs, and an incredible 1.130 OPS. He's already accumulated 1.0 bWAR for the Brewers, a stark contrast to the -0.5 bWAR he posted in his five years with the White Sox.
The White Sox's decision to part ways with Vaughn is even more puzzling given their current struggles. Despite surpassing their win total from last season, the team finds itself 28 games under .500 and desperately seeking impact bats. Theoretically, Vaughn could have been the answer to their offensive woes, had they held onto him just a little longer.
While the White Sox did acquire pitcher Aaron Civale in the trade, he is a pending free agent, whereas Vaughn still has another year of team control left. This means the White Sox may have traded away a potential long-term solution for a short-term rental, leaving their fans heartbroken over Vaughn's breakout performance with the Brewers.
