Warren Optioned, Peralta Called Up

DES MOINES - The Iowa Cubs, in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, called-up right-hander Starling Peralta from Double-A Tennessee today to start in game two of the doubleheader. Righty Adam Warren was also optioned to Iowa from Chicago.   

Peralta has primarily served as a reliever for the Smokies this season with a 3.82 clip through 19 appearances. He holds a 2-1 record and has given up just 14 earned runs in 33.0 innings pitched. Peralta's only start for Tennessee this season came on June 17 when he threw four scoreless innings, allowing just one hit and whiffing three batters. 

An off-season acquisition from the New York Yankees, Warren has made 25 appearances in relief for the Cubs this season and holds a 3-1 record. Through 25.2 innings of work, he has allowed 13 earned runs, 14 walks and struck out 18. He joins Iowa to stretch out and eventually serve as the sixth man in Chicago's rotation.

Warren and Peralta will take the roster spots of Gerardo Concepcion and Spencer Patton, who were both called up to Chicago on June 21.

Iowa plays a doubleheader against Nashville tonight at Principal Park. Game one is scheduled to begin at 5:08 p.m., followed shortly by game two. For more information or tickets, visit www.iowacubs.com.