The High-A Salem Red Sox announced their initial 2016 roster today, led by three of the top five prospects in the Red Sox' system. The prospect holding the top slot on SoxProspects.com, Yoan Moncada (pictured), will enter his second professional season after having a superb debut in 81 games last year for Greenville. One of the top prospects in all of baseball, Moncada will look to continue refining his craft in the Carolina League.





Besides Moncada, the Red Sox' lineup includes second-ranked prospect Rafael Devers and No. 4 prospect Andrew Benintendi. Devers, a third baseman, showed impressive pop in Greenville last season, with 11 home runs and 38 doubles in 115 games. Benintendi, an outfielder and the Red Sox' first-round selection in the 2015 draft, quickly impressed with both Lowell and Greenville. The three top prospects will look to lead a talented lineup that also includes 2015 South Atlantic League All-Star Mauricio Dubon, and Nick Longhi, who is coming off a solid season with Greenville.





Pitchers

Mario Alcantara

Jalen Beeks

Jamie Callahan

Jake Drehoff

Taylor Grover

Dedgar Jimenez

Travis Lakins

Austin Maddox

Daniel McGrath

Yankory Pimentel

German Taveras

Ben Taylor





Catchers

Ben Moore

Jordan Procyshen

David Sopilka





Infielders

Jordan Betts

Rafael Devers

Mauricio Dubon

Nick Longhi

Deiner Lopez

Yoan Moncada





Outfielders

Andrew Benintendi

Bryan Hudson

Franklin Guzman

Danny Mars

Carlos Mesa

Mike Meyers





Photo Credit: Yoan Moncada by Kelly O'Connor

Salem's rotation will be lead by a pair of 2015 draftees,andwill return to Salem after posting a solid a 3.84 ERA in 17 starts last season. The Red Sox bullpen features a number of intriguing arms looking to put together strong seasons, including, andThe full Salem roster includes: