Caleb Kilian - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

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2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Implodes in ninth to take loss Kilian (1-3) was saddled with the loss and a blown save in Friday's 8-6 loss to the Rockies, allowing five runs on five hits and no walks with one strikeout in two-thirds of an inn...

Impact Tasked with protecting a 6-3 lead in the bottom of the ninth inning, Kilian gave up back-to-back singles before Hunter Goodman took him deep for a one-out, three-run homer to tie the game. Kilian then got a strikeout before allowing a third single. Ezequiel Tovar then drilled a first-pitch knuckle curve over the wall in left-center for a two-run shot to walk it off. It was Kilian's first blown save in four chances this season. His ERA jumped from 2.22 to 3.96 with a 27:12 K:BB through 25 innings following the rough outing.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Strikes out side to secure save Kilian earned his third save of the season in Sunday's 8-5 win over the White Sox, striking out the side in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Kilian made easy work of the the top of the order for the White Sox, with the right-hander getting every batter he faced to strikeout swinging. It was the first time this season that he logged three strikeouts in a game, and he has collected all three of his saves over his last six outings. Kilian looks to be the Giants' preferred closer, with Erik Miller and Matt Gage also in the mix for opportunities.

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Devers hits Giants 3rd grand slam in 7 days during 8-5 win over White Sox

Rafael Devers hit San Francisco’s third grand slam in a seven-day span, a tiebreaking, fifth-inning drive that led the Giants over the Chicago White Sox 8-5

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Ketel Marte hits game-winning 3-run HR with 2 outs in 9th, lifts D-backs over Giants 5-3

Ketel Marte hit a game-winning three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 5-3

MAY 20 • Associated Press

Casey Schmitt has 2nd career multihomer game to lead Giants over A's, 6-4

Casey Schmitt hit two home runs and drove in three, Trevor McDonald struck out five in 6 2/3 innings, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Athletics 6-4

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Earns four-out save Kilian struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the save in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Kilian was left a bit of a mess from Sam Hentges in the eighth inning, but he got Andy Pages to line out to end the threat. Kilian then retired the side in the ninth to pick up the second save of his career. He's regressed a bit after a dominant April, allowing three runs (two earned) with a 3:5 K:BB across 5.1 innings in May. Kilian is at a 1.40 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 19:12 K:BB with two saves and two holds over 19.1 innings this season. He's the current favorite for saves in the Giants' bullpen, though he may end up sharing the closing duties once Erik Miller (back) returns. That said, Kilian's ratios, aside from a high walk rate, are enticing enough to be of value to fantasy managers chasing saves.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Dodgers 6-2 as Bader and Haase hit back-to-back homers off Yamamoto

Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Rafael Devers goes deep and Robbie Ray pitches the Giants to a 5-2 win over the Pirates

Rafael Devers homered to back six strong innings from Robbie Ray, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Records first big-league save Kilian picked up a save against the Padres on Monday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact With regular closer Ryan Walker having blown two straight save chances, manager Tony Vitello opted to turn to Kilian to protect a two-run, ninth-inning lead. Kilian gave up a long homer to Ramon Laureano to open the frame but was then able to set down Fernando Tatis, Jackson Merrill and Manny Machado in order. Walker didn't end up pitching in the contest, but he spent some time warming up during the seventh inning, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area, so he was likely available to pitch. It's not clear if the Giants are turning away from Walker as their closer just yet, though that wouldn't be surprising given his struggles so far (he's blown three of six save chances and has a 4.61 ERA through 14 appearances). Should Walker in fact be moved out of the closer role, Kilian and Keaton Winn could be the top options to step into his place, especially with Erik Miller (back) landing on the injured list Monday.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up loss Sunday Kilian (1-1) took the loss in Sunday's 2-1 extra-inning defeat to the Rays, allowing one unearned run on two hits and an intentional walk across one relief inning.

Impact Kilian entered in the ninth inning, during which he surrendered a single. He returned for the 10th and intentionally walked the first batter he faced before giving up an RBI single to end the game. He threw 12 of his 15 pitches for strikes while suffering his first loss of the season. Across 14 relief outings in 2026, the right-hander owns a 0.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 15 innings.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 3 • FOX SPORTS

Jonathan Aranda's walk-off single gives Rays 2-1 win over Giants for 3-game sweep

Jonathan Aranda hit a game-ending single in the 10th inning to cap a 4-for-5 afternoon, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the San Francisco Giants 2-1 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Giants escape a big jam in the 10th, outlast Nationals 7-6 in 12 innings

Matt Chapman’s RBI single in the 12th inning lifted the San Francisco Giants to their third straight victory, 7-6 over the Washington Nationals

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Scoreless outing Tuesday Kilian allowed one hit and one walk while striking out one in a scoreless inning during Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Reds.

Impact Kilian earned a bullpen job during spring training and has continued to impress early in the season. The 28-year-old right-hander tossed a scoreless sixth inning Tuesday and now owns a 1.29 ERA, 0.86 WHIP and 10:4 BB:K across seven innings in eight appearances this season.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson and Henderson power the Orioles to a 6-2 win over Webb and the Giants

Jeremiah Jackson finished a triple short of the cycle, Gunnar Henderson homered and the Baltimore Orioles beat the San Francisco Giants 6-2

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Giants selected Kilian's contract from Triple-A Sacramento on Wednesday.

Impact Kilian won a bullpen job as a non-roster invitee after yielding just one run with an 11:2 K:BB over 9.1 innings during Cactus League play. The 28-year-old is likely to operate in middle relief initially, but it wouldn't be a surprise if he pushes for a more high-profile role as part of a Giants bullpen that's in flux.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB deal from Giants The Giants signed Kilian to a minor-league contract Dec. 14.

Impact Kilian made only 11 appearances in the minors in the Cubs organization this past season, yielding 10 runs with a 13:8 K:BB over 12.2 frames during his time at Triple-A Iowa. The righty made eight appearances (five starts) with the Cubs from 2022-2024, posting a 9.22 ERA and 21:20 K:BB over 27.1 innings.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Former prized prospect Caleb Kilian healthy and throwing hard again ... as a Cubs reliever Right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian believes he can still help the Cubs at some point.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • DESMOINESREGISTER.COM

Back with Cubs on MiLB deal The Cubs have signed Caleb Kilian to a minor-league deal Thursday, Tommy Birch of the Des Moines Register reports.

Impact Kilian was released by the Cubs Saturday after was was designated for assignment April 10. He had made just one appearance before he was released, but he surrendered six runs across 2.1 innings in that game for Triple-A Iowa. The righty now rejoins the Cubs, but outside of the 40-man roster.

APRIL 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cut by Chicago Kilian was released by the Cubs on Saturday.

Impact Kilian was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday before ultimately being let go by the team two days later. The right-hander appeared in one game with Triple-A Iowa on April 3, surrendering six runs on six hits and a walk with two strikeouts over 2.1 innings against Indianapolis.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs acquire reliever Tom Cosgrove in trade with Padres for cash, send him to Triple-A Iowa

The Chicago Cubs announced they have acquired left-handed pitcher Tom Cosgrove from the San Diego Padres for cash considerations and optioned him to Triple-A Iowa

APRIL 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Loses roster spot Kilian was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday, Andy Martinez of Marquee Sports Network reports.

Impact Kilian was once a highly-regarded prospect and was acquired by the Cubs as part of the return for Kris Bryant. However, he stalled in the upper levels of the minors and has made only five starts in the majors during his career. Kilian could stick with the organization if he clears waivers.

APRIL 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Why Cubs' Caleb Kilian took the mound vs. Diamondbacks instead of Jameson Taillon Taillon threw a simulated game on Monday.

MARCH 4, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

Sent down to Iowa The Cubs optioned Kilian to Triple-A Iowa on Saturday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Kilian gave up eight hits and a walk over just 3.2 innings during spring training, so the Cubs will send him down to the minors in order to get back on track. The 27-year-old righty owns a career 9.22 ERA and 2.01 WHIP across 27.1 MLB frames, however, so he would likely need to demonstrate consistent success in the minors before getting another shot in Chicago.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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