Caleb Kilian
27-Year-Old
Chicago Cubs AAA
2024 Stats
W-L
0-0
ERA
0.00
WHIP
0.00
K
0
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Kilian has had a few cups of coffee at the MLB level the last two seasons, though he's yet to make a real impact. In 2023, the righty appeared in three games for the Cubs, posting a rough 16.88 ERA across 5.1 innings. He also appeared in three games in 2022, posting a 10.32 ERA across 11.1 innings. It's not a very promising start for Kilian, though it's of course still a fairly small sample size. The 26-year-old was part of the trade package San Francisco sent Chicago to acquire Kris Bryant, and the skills are there for improved performance. Kilian averaged 94 mph on his fastball last year, and while his K/9 sat below 8.5 for both the Cubs and Triple-A Omaha, he did post a 10.59 K/9 in the minors a season earlier. Heading into 2024, it seems unlikely that Kilian begins the year in Chicago's rotation, as Jordan Wicks, Javier Assad and Hayden Wesneski are all likely ahead of him in the competition for the final few starting spots. Kilian is worth keeping an eye on, particularly if he impresses in the minors and earns a promotion, though his fantasy value is limited at this point. Read Past Outlooks
Activated, optioned to Triple-A
The Cubs reinstated Kilian (shoulder) from the 60-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa on Wednesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Kilian had been on the shelf all season while recovering from a teres major strain of his right shoulder, but he's healthy again after completing an eight-appearance rehab assignment in the minors. The last five of those outings came at Iowa, with whom Kilian gave up seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and five walks while striking out three over eight innings. Though his results were generally poor, Kilian tossed three no-hit innings in his most recent appearance Sunday. Kilian had been working in relief during his rehab assignment, but since the Cubs didn't have a spot in the bullpen available for him upon his activation, he could get stretched back out for starting duty with Iowa.
Kilian had been on the shelf all season while recovering from a teres major strain of his right shoulder, but he's healthy again after completing an eight-appearance rehab assignment in the minors. The last five of those outings came at Iowa, with whom Kilian gave up seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and five walks while striking out three over eight innings. Though his results were generally poor, Kilian tossed three no-hit innings in his most recent appearance Sunday. Kilian had been working in relief during his rehab assignment, but since the Cubs didn't have a spot in the bullpen available for him upon his activation, he could get stretched back out for starting duty with Iowa.
Pitching Stats
Loading Pitching Stats...
2024
2023
2022
Minor League Game Log
Calculate Stats Over Time
Just click on any two dates.
Loading Minor League Pitching Game Log...
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-22%
BAA vs RHP
2024
No Stats
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2022vs Left | .389 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 0 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .303 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 0 | |||
2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Left | .600 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | .412 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 0 | |||
2022vs Left | .308 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 0 | |||
2022vs Right | .188 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 | |||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-55%
ERA at Home
2024
No Stats
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Since 2022Home | 8.00 | 1.67 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 17.61 | 3.00 | 7.2 | 9.4 | 8.2 | ||||
2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Away | 16.88 | 2.81 | 5.1 | 8.4 | 3.4 | ||||
2022Home | 8.00 | 1.67 | 9.0 | 6.0 | 7.0 | ||||
2022Away | 19.29 | 3.43 | 2.1 | 11.6 | 19.3 | ||||
More Splits→ | View More Split Stats |
Prospect Rankings History
Advanced Pitching Stats
Loading Advanced Pitching Stats...
Defensive Stats
Loading MLB Defensive Stats...
Stats Vs Today's Lineup
Want more matchup stats?
Loading Matchup Stats...
Our full team depth charts are reserved for RotoWire subscribers.
Subscribe Now
Recent RotoWire Articles Featuring Caleb Kilian See More
Chris Crawford takes a look at the biggest movers in three NL Central organizations, including a disappointing debut from Matt Mervis.
Todd Zola ranks starting pitchers for the upcoming week, with Spencer Strider's two-start week earning him the top spot.
James Anderson updates his pitching prospect tiers for 2023 value only, in which he explains why he is not paying the price to roster Orioles righty Grayson Rodriguez.
James Anderson ranks rookie pitchers for 2023 value within tiers, and Astros righty Hunter Brown is one of four pitchers in the top tier.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2023
2022
Kilian opened the season with Triple-A Iowa. The primary return in the Kris Bryant trade made his MLB in early June, fanning six Cardinals in five frames. Kilian started two more games, before being sent back to the farm. In those two outings, he walked 10 with only three punchouts in 6.1 innings. Kilian finished the season in Triple-A where walks were still an issue as he issued 59 free passes in 106.2 stanzas. Kilian will turn 26-years-old in June, so time is running out to lay claim to a career as a starter. The Cubs rotation is more about quantity than quality, so if Kilian exhibits better control, he has a chance to make the opening day roster. Chances are, he'll return to Triple-A and have to earn a spot. With his ability to miss bats, Kilian will always have the bullpen as a fallback, but for now the Cubs envision him as a starter.
More Fantasy News
Rehabbing as reliever
Kilian (shoulder) made the fifth appearance of his rehab assignment Sunday for Triple-A Iowa, retiring the lone batter he faced on six pitches.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Hits two innings in third rehab start
Kilian (shoulder) struck out two over two perfect innings in his rehab start Tuesday with High-A South Bend.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Beginning rehab assignment
Kilian (shoulder) is starting a rehab assignment Tuesday at High-A South Bend, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Faces live hitters
Kilian (shoulder) threw live batting practice Tuesday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Throws off mound
Kilian (shoulder) threw a 32-pitch bullpen session Friday, Taylor McGregor of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Subscribe now to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Latest Fantasy Rumors
May finish season in minors
Kilian may not get another crack at the majors this season, reports Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune.
ANALYSIS
Cubs assistant general manager Craig Breslow said Wednesday that Kilian's development is the top priority, and that might mean finishing the season in Triple-A. The 25-year-old was roughed up in his first shot at the big leagues, posting a 10.32 ERA and 9:12 K:BB in 11.1 innings over three starts. He's been inconsistent for Triple-A Iowa and has a 5.79 ERA in nine starts since returning to the minors.
Cubs assistant general manager Craig Breslow said Wednesday that Kilian's development is the top priority, and that might mean finishing the season in Triple-A. The 25-year-old was roughed up in his first shot at the big leagues, posting a 10.32 ERA and 9:12 K:BB in 11.1 innings over three starts. He's been inconsistent for Triple-A Iowa and has a 5.79 ERA in nine starts since returning to the minors.