Cubs Activate Pitcher Caleb Kilian, Option Him to Triple-A

The 25-year-old right-hander was on the 60-day injured list with a shoulder issue.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs have reinstated pitcher Caleb Kilian from the 60-day injured list and immediately optioned him to their Triple-A affiliate in Iowa. The 25-year-old right-hander had been sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Why it matters

Kilian was a top pitching prospect in the Cubs' system and his return to health is an important step in his development. The team will likely want him to get regular starts and work on his stuff at the Triple-A level before potentially bringing him back up to the majors later in the season.

The details

Kilian was placed on the 60-day injured list in early December with a right shoulder issue. The Cubs have now activated him off that list, but rather than keeping him on the MLB roster, they have optioned him to Triple-A Iowa to continue his rehab and get regular playing time.

  • Kilian was placed on the 60-day injured list in early December 2025.
  • The Cubs reinstated Kilian from the IL and optioned him to Triple-A on February 10, 2026.

The players

Caleb Kilian

A 25-year-old right-handed pitcher in the Chicago Cubs organization who was a top pitching prospect before being sidelined with a shoulder injury.

Chicago Cubs

The Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois.

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What’s next

Kilian will report to the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate in Iowa, where he will look to build up his arm strength and work his way back to the major league roster.

The takeaway

The Cubs are taking a cautious approach with Kilian's recovery, opting to have him continue his rehab at the minor league level before potentially bringing him back to the big league club later in the season.