JULY 10, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
JETER DOWNS
Jeter beats the Yankees: Red Sox prospect named for NY icon collects first hit, scores winning run vs. rival Jeter Downs has already made an impact in the rivalry in just his second big league game.
Back in big leagues Downs was recalled by the Red Sox on Saturday.
Impact Downs made his big-league debut in late June but went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his lone game. He'll get another chance with Christian Arroyo (groin) landing on the 10-day injured list. Downs struggled early in the season for Triple-A Worcester but has been excellent in July, grabbing 13 hits in seven games while adding four homers and five steals.
JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeter Downs records 15th homer of season, but WooSox lose to RailRiders 5-3 The Worcester Red Sox lost their second straight game to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders on Thursday night, falling 5-3.
JULY 8, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Jeter Downs wondered if he'd been traded before Red Sox call up Downs was back in Worcester after a brief stint with Boston.
JUNE 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
After one game, Red Sox option Jeter Downs back to Worcester - The Boston Globe Downs played third base in a 6-2 win over the Tigers Wednesday, going 0 for 4 with three strikeouts on the night.
JUNE 23, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Red Sox Option Jeter Downs To Triple-A Worcester One Day After MLB Debut Jeter Downs' time with the Red Sox was brief after Boston optioned the infielder back to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.
JUNE 23, 2022 • NESN.COM
Optioned to Triple-A Downs was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Downs went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his MLB debut Wednesday after being called up Monday, but he'll return to Triple-A just one day later. The 23-year-old has struggled to a .180 batting average with 11 homers, 21 RBI, 35 runs and 11 stolen bases over 189 at-bats with Worcester this season. His demotion suggests Christian Arroyo (illness) is nearing a return from the COVID-19 list.
JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeter Downs discussed his MLB debut, hearing Red Sox fans chanting his name Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs discussed his MLB debut and what it was like hearing Boston fans chanting his name at Fenway Park.
JUNE 23, 2022 • BOSTON.COM
Downs soaks up Fenway buzz in MLB debut BOSTON -- As No. 5 Red Sox prospect Jeter Downs stepped in for the final at-bat of his Major League debut on Wednesday, he found out what it...
JUNE 23, 2022 • MLB.COM
Derek Jeter offers best wishes to his namesake, Jeter Downs ... most of the time - The Boston Globe Former Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter took to social media Wednesday to offer congratulations and best wishes to the young infielder — with o...
JUNE 23, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Debuting at third base Downs is starting at third base and batting ninth during Wednesday's game against the Tigers, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact Downs has played in the middle infield to begin his professional career, but the team apparently feels comfortable enough in his abilities at the hot corner to put him at the position for his major-league debut. The 23-year-old slashed .180/.297/.397 with 11 homers, 35 runs, 21 RBI and 11 stolen bases over 53 games at Triple-A Worcester to begin the year.
JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeter Downs had his phone on do-not-disturb, but checked in time to get the call to the major leagues - The Boston Globe Downs said that he’d been sleeping in on a WooSox off-day and he missed a couple of phone calls from the Red Sox, who needed him in Boston.
JUNE 21, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Prospect Jeter Downs joins Red Sox active roster for first time Prospect Jeter Downs is joining the Red Sox active roster for the first time. Read more on Boston.com.
JUNE 20, 2022 • BOSTON.COM
Jeter Downs gets first callup by Red Sox The Boston Red Sox on Monday recalled infielder Jeter Downs , their No. 5-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, from Triple-A Worcester. To mak...
JUNE 20, 2022 • MLB.COM
Set for big-league debut The Red Sox recalled Downs from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.
Impact Downs was a big enough prospect to be a key part of the return in the trade which sent Mookie Betts to the Dodgers prior to the 2020 season, but he's had a difficult time at the plate for his new organization. After hitting .190/.272/.333 in 99 Triple-A games last season, he's managed a .180/.297/.397 line in 53 games at that level in 2022. His strikeout rate was north of 30 percent in both seasons. There's potential for an interesting power-speed combo here, as he homered 25 times and stole 29 bases in 152 games since the start of last year, but he'll need to make far more contact if he's to be a viable major-league regular.
JUNE 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jeter Downs' two-run home run is too little too late, WooSox crushed by Toledo 10-4 The six-game home stand continues Friday night at 6:45 p.m.
JUNE 17, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Rejoins Triple-A lineup Downs (side) started at shortstop and went 0-for-2 with two walks, two runs and his eighth stolen base of the season Sunday in Triple-A Worcester's 10-2 win over Lehigh Valley. He...
Impact Downs was back in the lineup for the first time in a week after he had been sidelined with side discomfort. After playing a full nine innings to close out the weekend, Downs is seemingly back to 100 percent health. The 23-year-old has endured a rough go of things in his return to Worcester this season, as he's managed a modest .743 OPS across 159 plate appearances.
MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from Saturday's game Downs experienced discomfort in his side and was removed from Triple-A Worcester's game Saturday, Katie Morrison of MassLive.com reports.
Impact The decision to remove Downs is seen as precautionary. "I think he said it was more on a play in the field that he felt it a little bit more," Worcester manager Chad Tracy said. "He was a little concerned about swinging and not making it worse. So much like [Refsnyder] yesterday...we have plenty of guys that are available and ready to go." Downs is batting .212/.325/.417 with seven home runs, 13 RBI and 27 runs scored for the WooSox.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
When will Trevor Story, Red Sox finally get the bats going?
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Jeter Downs homers again, Connor Seabold strikes out 8 in WooSox win Jarren Duran (2-for-4) and Tristan Casas (1-for-4) each had a double and drove in a pair of runs
MAY 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Jeter Downs reaches base five times as WooSox split doubleheader Christin Stewart hit a go-ahead home run in the sixth inning of game one.
APRIL 27, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
WooSox bullpen can't hold lead in 4-2 loss at Syracuse; The WooSox return home to Polar Park on Tuesday to start a series against Buffalo
APRIL 24, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Shifts to minor-league camp Downs was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
Impact Downs opened camp with the big-league club but will now move over to the minor-league side. The 23-year-old spent last season at Worcester and struggled with a .605 OPS and 32.3 percent strikeout rate in 99 games, and he may need a better showing in 2022 to have chance of making his MLB debut.
MARCH 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Added to 40-man roster Downs was added to the Red Sox's 40-man roster Friday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
Impact This was a lock to happen as protection from the Rule 5 draft. Downs had a rough year at Triple-A (.190/.272/.333 slash line), but he finished the 2021 season on a better note, hitting .208/.382/.491 with five home runs and four steals in 68 plate appearances in the Arizona Fall League. It's starting to look like Downs' batting average is going to be subpar, at least initially, against big-league pitching, but his ability to get on base at a high clip while chipping in some power and speed makes him worth monitoring in 2022.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
