APRIL 30, 2023 • MLB.COM
'He's not ready': Kilian's season debut goes awry MIAMI -- The hype that surrounded Caleb Kilian's promotion to the big leagues last summer was absent this time around. The Cubs needed a sta...
Recalled for start at Miami Kilian was recalled from Triple-A Iowa and will start for the Cubs on Saturday against the Marlins, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact As planned, Kilian gets the call to fill in for Jameson Taillon (groin) at loanDepot park in Miami. The 25-year-old right-hander allowed 15 runs -- 13 earned -- over his first 11.1 major-league innings last season and was showing an ugly 7.15 ERA through 11.1 innings this year at Triple-A Iowa. He is not a recommended fantasy streamer.
APRIL 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs minor-league report: Caleb Kilian to make his MLB season debut and Pete Crow-Armstrong continues to wow The Chicago Cubs will call up and start right-hander Caleb Kilian Saturday against the Miami Marlins.
APRIL 29, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Cubs' Caleb Kilian set for season debut vs. Marlins The Miami Marlins, who are 8-0 this season in one-run games, will try for some more magic on Saturday when they play host to the Chicago Cub...
APRIL 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Officially starting Saturday Cubs manager David Ross confirmed Friday that Kilian will start Saturday against the Marlins, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Kilian will get the start in the place of Jameson Taillon with Taillon placed on the 15-day injured list with a groin injury. Kilian has registered a 7.15 ERA for Triple-A Iowa, but eight of the nine runs he's allowed over 11.1 innings came in his first start. Kilian is not a future ace, but he throws four pitches for strikes to keep hitters off-balance, and he could be a solid -- if unspectacular -- option while he's am ember of the Chicago rotation.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lined up for spot start Kilian threw a bullpen session Thursday and isn't listed among Triple-A Iowa probable starting pitchers this weekend, suggesting he could be called up to make a spot start for the...
Impact The Cubs require a new fifth starter this week with Jameson Taillon (groin) recently moving to the injured list, and all signs point to Kilian getting the first chance to replace him. After being lit up for eight earned runs in his 2023 debut for Iowa on April 2, Kilian rebounded nicely over his most recent two outings, logging a 1.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP across nine innings. In lieu of a start, Kilian threw a simulated game at Iowa a few days ago to stay sharp, so he should be able to provide the Cubs with a decent amount of length if he does in fact get the call to the big leagues Saturday.
APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to minors Kilian was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact He allowed one run on two hits while striking out two over four innings in two appearances this spring. Kilian will work on putting the finishing touches on his development at Triple-A while he awaits another opportunity in the big-league rotation at some point this summer.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Working on mechanics Kilian said he is working to correct a mechanical flaw this spring, which he hopes will allow him to post better results in 2023, Sahadev Sharmam of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kilian made his MLB debut in 2022 and struggled mightily, posting a 10.32 ERA and 2.03 WHIP across three starts. It's not a huge sample size, and the 25-year-old still has decent prospect upside, so he could certainly turn a corner this year. The Cubs seemingly have a full rotation entering camp, so Kilian will likely have to compete for a bullpen role or begin the year with Triple-A Iowa.
FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Cubs notes: Caleb Kilian's struggles, Ryan Jensen's revamped delivery, Mark Leiter Jr.'s nasty splitter Last season's struggles were obviously frustrating and seemed to snowball on Kilian. But he has received treatment and is making changes.
FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mixed results back in Triple-A Kilian has put up a 4.72 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 48:19 K:BB across 34.1 innings (eight starts) since returning to Triple-A.
Impact That's not exactly the stat line you want to see from your most advanced pitching prospect after his first taste of the majors, but Kilian has never been a super-high-upside arm. The 25-year-old's season-long WHIP in Triple-A is a poor 1.40, and while Kilian has shown notable strikeout ability, he hasn't pitched deep into games very often and is walking far too many batters. The Cubs are still treating him as a potential starter in the long run, but there's relief risk here.
AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
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JUNE 25, 2022 • MLB.COM
Why the Chicago Cubs optioned Caleb Kilian to Triple A instead of letting him work through his struggles The Chicago Cubs optioned Caleb Kilian to Triple-A Iowa, hoping the rookie right-hander can reset.
JUNE 22, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Returns to Triple-A Kilian was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact The 25-year-old surrendered seven runs (five earned) over 2.1 innings Monday and will now make his way back to the minors. Kilian is Chicago's top pitching prospect, but he struggled across his first three starts in the majors with a 10.32 ERA, 2.03 WHIP and 9:12 K:BB in 11.1 innings.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Patrick Mooney: After watching Caleb Kilian struggle through... - The Athletic After watching Caleb Kilian struggle through two recent starts – 10 walks and 12 runs allowed in 6-plus innings combined – the Cubs optioned...
JUNE 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Walks again hurt Chicago Cubs rookie Caleb Kilian in a blowout loss: 'It's super frustrating' Chicago Cubs rookie right-hander Caleb Kilian struggled again, walking five in 2⅓ innings in a 12-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
'Frustrating' control issues sink Kilian again PITTSBURGH -- After Caleb Kilian exited his start on June 15 against the Padres, in which he allowed five runs in four innings, the Cubs’...
JUNE 21, 2022 • MLB.COM
Struggles with command Monday Kilian (0-2) allowed seven runs (five earned) on three hits across 2.1 innings to take the loss Monday against the Pirates. He walked five and struck out three.
Impact Kilian couldn't find the plate Monday, as he walked five of the 15 batters he faced and also uncorked a wild pitch. Through 11.1 innings so far this season, the 25-year-old now has 11 walks. Kilian is considered the Cubs' top pitching prospect, though it seems like he still needs some refinement before taking off at the MLB level. For now, he's slated to start again Saturday against the Cardinals, but he may return to Triple-A Iowa at some point.
JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains in rotation Kilian is listed as the Cubs' starting pitcher for Monday's game in Pittsburgh.
Impact Even though the rookie has been roughed up for eight earned runs while issuing seven walks in nine innings between his first two big-league starts, manager David Ross intimated after Kilian's most recent outing June 15 against the Padres that the right-hander would be part of the rotation moving forward. Whether Kilian sticks around as a starter once the likes of Marcus Stroman (shoulder), Wade Miley (shoulder) and Drew Smyly (oblique) return from the 15-day injured list is still undetermined, but the 25-year-old should get at least two more starts to prove he belongs in the big leagues.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
What to expect from Caleb Kilian's development as Cubs lose ninth straight Making his second major-league start, Kilian allowed five runs in four innings Wednesday against the Padres.
JUNE 16, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
Despite struggles, Kilian crucial to Cubs' future CHICAGO -- The future is here. Caleb Kilian made his second career start on Wednesday night in the Cubs' 19-5 loss against the Padres at Wri...
JUNE 16, 2022 • MLB.COM
Surrenders five runs in loss Kilian (0-1) took the loss during Wednesday's 19-5 defeat at the hands of the Padres, allowing five runs on five hits and five walks in four innings. He failed to record a strikeou...
Impact Kilian settled down after permitting two runs in the first but couldn't close out the fourth, ultimately surrendering three runs after retiring the first two Padres to fall in line for the loss. The 25-year-old had trouble finding the zone with only 45 of his 86 pitches going for strikes and just three of the swinging variety. Through two starts, Kilian has surrendered eight runs across nine innings with six strikeouts while allowing 15 baserunners. He figures to stick with the team for at least one more start as Chicago has been dealing with injuries to the rotation.
JUNE 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Officially called up Wednesday Kilian was recalled from Triple-A Iowa ahead of Wednesday's start against the Padres, Maddie Lee of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Kilian will make his second career major-league start Wednesday after he gave up three runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings against the Cardinals on June 4. The Cubs are dealing with several injuries in their rotation, so the 25-year-old will likely have a chance to earn an extended stay in the rotation if he performs well against San Diego on Wednesday.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Set to start Wednesday Kilian will be called up from Triple-A Iowa to start Wednesday against the Padres, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Kilian made his big-league debut June 5 and allowed three runs across five innings, and he'll rejoin Chicago on Wednesday for his second outing. The right-hander may receive a longer look in the rotation this time around since the Cubs currently have veterans Marcus Stroman (shoulder), Wade Miley (shoulder) and Drew Smyly (oblique) on the injured list. The 25-year-old has made 10 starts at Triple-A this season and has a 2.51 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB over 43 innings.
JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A Kilian was optioned to Triple-A Iowa after Saturday's doubleheader, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Impact He gave Cubs fans and fantasy managers a glimpse of his potential in his big-league debut Saturday, in which he struck out six and allowed three earned runs over five innings. The Cubs didn't plan on having Kilian debut this weekend, but injuries to other pitchers forced their hand with four games in three days. That said, the Cubs' top pitching prospect will probably be back in the big-league rotation for good some point in the coming weeks.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in big-league debut Kilian gave up three earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out six in five innings Saturday in Game 2 of the doubleheader against the Cardinals. He did not factor...
Impact The Cubs' top pitching prospect, Kilian made his long-awaited debut in the nightcap against St. Louis and was perfect through the first three innings, including striking out the first two batters he faced. The Cardinals struck for three runs in the fourth inning with the top of the lineup getting a second look at Kilian. He leaned on his 93-mph sinker (touched 97 mph) and his 89 mph cutter (touched 92 mph) while also mixing in his 95-mph four-seamer and his curveball. It remains to be seen if Kilian will stick in a six-man rotation, but he could be optioned back to Triple-A Iowa when Chris Martin is activated from the bereavement list.
JUNE 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
