After major struggles to begin the 2025 season, the White Sox traded Vaughn to the Brewers for starting pitcher Aaron Civale and cash considerations. Chicago hoped Civale could turn into a trade piece or help protect an otherwise young starting rotation from their career-high innings totals.

McDougal posted a 1.75 ERA in 25 2 ⁄ 3 innings in June, and he will wrap up July with a 1.77 ERA in 20 1 ⁄ 3 innings. After eight starts in Birmingham, McDougal has a 1.77 ERA, as he has turned up the hear since being promoted on June 18.