The Cubs announced Sunday that they have recalled right-handed pitcher Caleb Kilian from Triple-A Iowa and optioned left-handed pitcher Anthony Kay to Iowa. Kilian has made one MLB start this season in which he allowed seven runs on 10 hits over 3.1 innings, but he’s been working on a few things in the minors and appears to have corrected some mechanical flaws.
Though his 18% strikeout rate is well below his previous minor-league marks, he has posted a 2.43 ERA in seven games (six starts) dating back to June 21. He struck out 30 batters and walked 10 over 36.