JETER DOWNS NEWS

Intriguing start to camp Downs went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Cardinals.

Impact The 24-year-old is now on his fourth organization, having been part of some very high-profile trades, including the one that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers. However, Downs' prospect status has taken a steep dive the last couple years after back-to-back campaigns at Triple-A in which he hit under .200 with a strikeout rate hovering around 30 percent. Claimed off waivers from the Red Sox this winter, he's in camp fighting for a utility role on a rebuilding Nationals club, and through the early part of spring training he's showcased some impressive defense and speed on the basepaths. Journeyman 31-year-old Ildemaro Vargas is currently penciled in as the top middle infield backup behind CJ Abrams and Luis Garcia, but if Downs can show enough with his bat, he might be able to claim an Opening Day bench spot.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals claim Jeter Downs, a former top Red Sox prospect with an uncertain future - The Boston Globe Downs, 24, was recently designated for assignment by the Red Sox, who acquired him from the Dodgers as part of the package for star outfield...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Nationals claim Jeter Downs, a former top prospect with an uncertain future The former top prospect has struggled at the plate the last two seasons, but the Nationals are in need of middle infield depth near the majo...

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Claimed by Nationals Downs (ankle) was claimed off waivers by the Nationals on Thursday, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The former top prospect has found a new home after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox last week. Downs has seen his star fade after managing just a .661 OPS at the Triple-A level the last two seasons. He's only 24, though, and lands in a good situation on the rebuilding Nationals.

DECEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox designate Jeter Downs, a key piece to the Mookie Betts trade, for assignment - The Boston Globe Since coming over from the Dodgers organization, Downs has fallen off from being a top prospect to a player who will need to make significan...

DECEMBER 16, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Booted off 40-man roster Downs (ankle) was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Thursday.

Impact One of the key pieces acquired from the Dodgers in the Mookie Betts trade, Downs struggled mightily at Triple-A Worcester the past two years with a .661 OPS in 180 games. He's still just 24, so he'll likely receive some interest on waivers.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Boston Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs has 'inward sprain' of ankle; 'Hopefully, not too long' Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs avoided a serious injury Thursday.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Considered day-to-day Downs is considered day-to-day due to a left ankle injury, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

Impact Downs exited Thursday's game at Triple-A Worcester after falling while running to second base, and he had to be helped off the field by trainers. However, the team seems to hope that the 24-year-old will be able to avoid a trip to the injured list.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with leg injury Downs exited Thursday's game with Triple-A Worcester due to a left leg injury, Joe McDonald of the Worcester Telegram & Gazette reports.

Impact Downs fell on his way to second base after lining a ball into left field. He remained down momentarily before being helped off the field by trainers. There's no official diagnosis, but a trip to the minor-league injured list seems possible.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jeter Downs' run-scoring hit not enough, RailRiders defeat WooSox in series-opener The WooSox continue their six-game road series against the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Wednesday at 6:35 p.m.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Christian Arroyo rejoins Red Sox (as starting 2B), Jeter Downs (51% strikeout rate) optioned to WooSox With Trevor Story out, Christian Arroyo will get an extended look at second base for the Red Sox.

JULY 30, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Downs was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Saturday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Downs started just one of the last five games and will lose his spot on the active roster after Christian Arroyo (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday. Downs was called up by the Red Sox in early July and hit .171 with a homer, a double, four runs and four RBI over 13 games since then.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox Reinstate Christian Arroyo From Injured List, Option Jeter Downs To Worcester The Red Sox made a roster move prior to their middle game in their series with the Milwaukee Brewers when they reinstated Christian Arroyo.

JULY 30, 2022 • NESN.COM

On bench Wednesday Downs isn't starting Wednesday against the Guardians, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Downs went 0-for-11 with eight strikeouts over three games following the All-Star break and will retreat to the bench for a third consecutive matchup. Yolmer Sanchez is starting at the keystone and batting ninth.

JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Downs is not in the starting lineup for Monday's series opener against the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Downs will get a breather after he went 0-for-11 with eight strikeouts in the weekend series versus the Blue Jays. Bobby Dalbec will take over at third base and bat seventh versus Cleveland.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starts at third for Devers Downs started at third base and went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts in Saturday's 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact Downs filled in for the injured Rafael Devers, who was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with a hamstring injury. Downs and Bobby Dalbec are the most likely fill-ins at the hot corner without Devers, who the Red Sox expect to return when eligible, per Betelhem Ashame of MLB.com. The Devers transaction plus one involving Enrique Hernandez (hip), who was transferred to the 60-day injured list, means Downs could be up with the team indefinitely. Downs is batting .156/.176/.281 over 11 games.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connects for first MLB homer Downs went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 13-2 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Downs brought Boston to within one run with the first home run of his MLB career, a two-run shot off Gerrit Cole in the third inning. Sunday may have been his final MLB action at this juncture, as the Red Sox anticipate the returns of Christian Arroyo (groin) and Trevor Story (hand) after the All-Star break.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Jeter Downs Hits First Career Home Run Off Gerrit Cole Boston Red Sox second baseman Jeter Downs recorded the first home run of his career on Sunday at Yankee Stadium.

JULY 17, 2022 • NESN.COM

Remains starter at second base Downs started at second base and went 0-for-3 in Saturday's 14-1 loss to the Yankees.

Impact The Red Sox placed Trevor Story (hand) on the injured list Saturday, and it looks like Downs will man second base until Story or Christian Arroyo (groin) return. Story's IL placement is backdated to Wednesday, meaning he's eligible to return the second game after the All-Star break; Arroyo can return the first game after the break. Downs is 3-for-22 with 11 strikeouts over the first eight games of his major-league career.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in for injured Story Downs entered Tuesday's game for an injured Trevor Story (hand) and went 2-for-2 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 3-2 loss to the Rays.

Impact Story swung at a pitch that hit his right hand -- it was ruled a foul ball -- and was replaced by Downs. If Story is required to miss time, Downs figures to be the logical replacement with Christian Arroyo (groin) on the injured list.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays key role in win Downs went 1-for-1 with an RBI and two runs scored in Saturday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Yankees.

Impact Downs scored the game-tying run as a pinch runner for J.D. Martinez in the eighth inning, then plated a run in the 10th inning with his first hit in the majors. He later came around to score the winning run on Alex Verdugo's single. Downs is up with the Red Sox, after the team placed Christian Arroyo (groin) on the 10-day injured list Saturday. The rookie could get a start or two at third base pending the status of Rafael Devers (back) who didn't play Saturday and is expected to sit out Sunday.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

What WooSox Coach Jokingly Told Jeter Downs After First MLB Hit Jeter Downs received a funny message from Worcester Red Sox hitting coach Rich Gedman after collecting his first MLB hit Saturday night.

JULY 10, 2022 • NESN.COM

Jeter Downs arrives just in time after call-up, delivers for Red Sox against Yankees Downs, called up from Triple-A Worcester, delivered on the basepaths and at the plate as the Red Sox beat the Yankees in 10 innings.

JULY 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jeter Downs Plays Hero In Red Sox Return, 'Nobody Was Stopping Me' Jeter Downs scored two runs in the Red Sox's win over the Yankees on Saturday, playing hero in his return to Boston.

JULY 10, 2022 • NESN.COM