“It’s just every outing, I don’t want to say dominant, but he’s efficient, he attacks the zone, he’s hard to square up.”

Bookmakers have listed player props for Jeremy Pena, Miguel Vargas and others when the Houston Astros host the Chicago White Sox at Daikin Park on Thursday at 8:10 p.m. ET.

Framber Valdez won his sixth decision in a row by striking out 12 batters and allowing two runs in five innings

ARLINGTON, Texas — The White Sox acquired right-handed starter Aaron Civale and cash from the Brewers on Friday for first baseman Andrew Vaughn. General manager Chris Getz said the organization had been doing a status check on Civale after learning that he had requested a trade from the Brewers.

One day after Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Aaron Civale hinted at a trade after being moved to the bullpen, Civale was sent to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for former top prospect Andrew Vaughn.