Downs signed a minor league contract with the Indians on Saturday that includes an invite to spring training, MLB.com reports. Downs was much better after making the jump from the White Sox to the Royals in July, posting a 3.14 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 17 appearances with Kansas City, but the Royals seemingly had little interest in bringing him back given their bullpen depth. As it were, the 38-year-old will remain in the AL Central but join Cleveland, with an opportunity to earn a specialist role in the spring. Downs has held opposing lefties to a .219/.287/.322 batting line for his career.