White Sox signed LHP Scott Downs to a one-year, $4 million contract with a $4.25 million club option for 2015. The deal was agreed to in December and then made official Thursday after Downs passed his physical. The veteran southpaw posted a cool 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings of work last season between the Angels and Braves. He'll serve as a lefty specialist and middle reliever for Chicago.

Jon Morosi of FOX Sports is reporting that free agent reliever Scott Downs is close to an agreement with the White Sox. Downs will be 38 when the 2014 regular season begins but he has showed no signs of slowing down. With the Angels and Braves last season, the lefty posted a combined 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings of work, striking out 37 and unintentionally walking 17.

The Padres are interested in free agent left-hander Scott Downs, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi. Downs posted a solid 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this past season between the Angels and Braves. He's among the game's best at strangling left-handed batters, holding them to a .259/.333/.296 slash line in 2013. The veteran southpaw is also known to have drawn Washington's admiration.

According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson, the Nationals are interested in free agent lefty Scott Downs. Downs posted a solid 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this past season between the Angels and Braves, holding left-handed batters to a .259/.333/.296 slash line. The veteran southpaw is likely generating interest from multiple teams this winter. Washington is also said to be eyeing free agent lefties Oliver Perez and J.P. Howell.

Scott Downs (finger) returned to action on Friday, allowing a go-ahead single to Logan Forsythe, the only hitter he faced. It was the first appearance for Downs since fracturing his finger on September 7. He came on with a man at second and two outs in the eighth inning, and the score tied at 3-3, before allowing the go-ahead single to the pinch-hitting Forsythe.

Scott Downs (finger) will see hand specialist Dr. Gary Lourie on Friday. Downs hasn't pitched since he fractured the tip of the ring finger of his non-pitching hand while attempting to field a comebacker last Saturday. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said that the southpaw was optimistic about pitching at some point this weekend, but we should have a better idea about his status after his checkup.

Braves acquired LHP Scott Downs from the Angels for RHP Cory Rasmus. Downs has registered an exceptional 1.84 ERA in 29 1/3 innings this season for Anaheim while holding left-handed batters to a .196/.255/.216 slash line. The veteran southpaw is a great addition to the Atlanta bullpen. He'll be eligible for free agency in November.

CBS Sports' Jon Heymanr reports that the Angels are willing to trade Scott Downs. The Halos are out of the playoff hunt and Downs is one of their best trade chips. The southpaw boasts a 1.84 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 43 appearances this season and will be a free agent over the winter. It's not clear which teams are interested, but the Braves are known to be in the market for left-handed relief.

Scott Downs struck out the only batter he faced in his return to action Saturday. Downs suffered a minor foot injury during Thursday's game, but he's fine. The lefty holds a 2.84 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season.

Scott Downs is considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with a right foot injury. Downs was injured when he came off the mound trying to field a bunt. The left-hander will likely be unavailable for a day or two, but he's expected to be fine.