The Iowa Cubs, Triple-A affiliate of the Chicago Cubs, released its initial roster for the 2016 season Monday and it features seven of the top prospects in the system: C Willson Contreras, OF Albert Almora Jr., RHP Carl Edwards Jr., OF John Andreoli, 1B Dan Vogelbach, RHP Pierce Johnson and RHP Ryan Williams.
The I-Cubs first roster consists of 13 pitchers, two catchers, five infielders and five outfielders.
Marty Pevey returns to the call the shots for the Iowa Cubs this season.