Jeter Downs

The New York Yankees are releasing Jeter Downs, who has signed with NPB's Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Downs hit .264 with 10 home runs and across 69 games with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. He was part of the trade that sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers.

Jeter Downs had a solid performance in Thursday's game, scoring three runs and stealing a base.

Fantasy Impact

Although he didn't record an RBI, his ability to get on base with two walks and a hit will continue to be valuable for fantasy owners. With a strong start to the season, including a .400 batting average and two stolen bases, Downs has shown potential as a contributor in multiple categories.

Washington Nationals infielder Jeter Downs had x-rays come back negative after being hit on the hand by a pitch.

Fantasy Impact

Downs has missed some action in recent days after getting plunked on the hand but it appears the injury is simply a contusion. The Nationals added Downs this winter after he was designated for assignment by the Red Sox after hitting just .197 at Triple-A and .154 across 14 big-league contests last season. He did hit 16 home runs with 18 stolen bases across 81 Triple-A contests, however, and sports some upside at just 24 years old for the rebuilding Nats.

Jeter Downs was claimed by the Washington Nationals after being DFA'd by the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Downs was one of the top prospects in the game and a key piece in the Mookie Betts trade. He has struggled with the Red Sox but will get a fresh start and could see plenty of playing time in Washington.

Jeter Downs, one of the significant pieces in the Mookie Betts deal, was designated for assignment by the Red Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Downs was on the rise as one of the better prospects in the Minors before 2020. But between 2021 and 2022, Downs has been one of the worst hitters in Triple-A. Downs did make his MLB debut with Boston last season, collecting just six hits in 41 plate appearances.