CHICAGO – Facts Unit called out their top pitch prospect, yes Caleb Kilianto start Game 2 of their doubles game against The Cardinals of St. Louis on Saturday night.
Kilian, 25 years old, will make his major league debut after being acquired from San Francisco Giants July last year in exchange for former MVP Kris Bryant.
Kilian is 2-0 with an ERA of 2.06 in nine starts for Triple-A Iowa this season. He had 41 strikes in 39⅓ innings before being called up.
The Cubs are in the midst of a busy schedule, having two double tops this week with the veterans Wade Miley and Drew Smyly Both are on the injured list.
Kilian was bought with the midfielder Alexander Canarios last July 31 for Bryant as part of the Cubs roster. He has a 2.08 ERA in three minor seasons after being placed in the round of 16 by the Giants in 2019.
For a spot on the 40-man roster, Cubs pitcher DFA’d Conner Menez. They also recall correctly Anderson Espinoza serves as the team’s 27th man for the double-headed shooter. Killian will be the team’s eighth player to make his major league debut this season.
