Roster Moves: Cubs recall Caleb Kilian, option reliever
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Roster Moves: Cubs recall Caleb Kilian, option reliever


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CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs today recalled right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian from Triple-A Iowa and optioned left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay to Iowa.

Kilian, 26, has posted a 2.43 ERA (10 ER/37.0 IP) in seven games (six starts) with Iowa dating to June 21, holding opponents to a .215 average, a .269 on-base percentage and a .296 slugging mark while walking 10 and striking out 30. He most recently allowed one run in 6.0 innings, August 1 vs. Toledo, walking one and striking out six.

On the season, Kilian in 18 games, all but one as a starter, with Iowa is 7-1 with a 3.97 ERA (39 ER/88.1 IP). He has walked 28 and struck out 67 with a 1.28 WHIP. He has surrendered three or fewer runs in each of his last eight outings dating to June 3 and has allowed three or fewer walks in 17 of 18 games.

This marks Kilian’s second stint with Chicago this season as he made a spot start for the Cubs April 29 in Miami (7 ER/3.1 IP). Acquired from the Giants, July 31, 2021, for infielder Kris Bryant, Kilian made his major league debut with the Cubs last season, going 0-2 with a 10.32 ERA (13 ER/11.1 IP) in three starts.

Kay, 28, has made 13 relief appearances for Chicago, pitching to a 6.35 ERA (8 ER/11.1 IP) with eight walks and eight strikeouts. He opened the season with Iowa, posting a 4.50 ERA (14 ER/28.0 IP) in 23 relief appearances before his promotion to Chicago June 13.

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