Caleb Kilian, acquired by the Cubs last summer in the Kris Bryant trade, made a good MLB debut June 4 against the Cardinals, in the second game of a doubleheader. Despite allowing three runs in five innings, he struck out six and looked like he belonged.
Now, the Cubs have called Kilian up again, to start tonight’s game against the Padres. Personally, I hope he’s in MLB to stay — why not give him 20 or so starts the rest of the year and see how he can do?
To make room for Kilian on the 26-man active roster, Nick Madrigal was placed on the 10-day injured list.