Downs was released from his contract Monday in order to pursue opportunities with other major league clubs, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon-Journal reports. Downs was reassigned to minor league camp Sunday, and rather than accepting an assignment in the minors, he'll take a chance at latching on with another MLB club as a lefty-specialist.

Downs was informed Tuesday that he will not make the Opening Day roster, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports. He will most likely report to Triple-A at the end of spring training and serve as organizational bullpen depth.

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.

Downs (neck) was activated from the 15-day DL on Thursday. A cervical facet sprain forced Downs out of action in early August, but he made it through a live session without issue earlier this week and thus received the green light to return to the Royals' bullpen. Downs' overall numbers this season are ugly, but he's held opposing lefties to a .211/.282/.338 batting line, so he should have little trouble holding onto a specialist role.

Downs (neck) will throw a live bullpen session when the team returns home Monday, the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reports. He will also be eligible to come off the DL for the upcoming homestand, so we could see him back in the Royals' stacked bullpen in short order.

Downs was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a cervical facet sprain. Downs hasn't been utilized since Aug. 2, meaning he could be available next Monday in Minnesota, if all goes well. In 50 contests between the White Sox and Royals, he cranked out a 5.29 ERA, 1.471 WHIP, and 25:19 K:BB. Upon his eventual return, though, middle relief is his ceiling.

Royals signed LHP Scott Downs to a one-year contract. Downs was released by the White Sox earlier this month after posting a 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 22/15 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings. However, the 38-year-old has obviously had plenty of success in the past and is worth a shot at the veteran minimum.

White Sox released LHP Scott Downs. Downs was designated for assignment on June 26 and made it through waivers unclaimed. The left-hander is now a free agent. He had a rough 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 22/15 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings this year for Chicago.

White Sox designated LHP Scott Downs for assignment. Downs had a 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 22/15 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings this season for Chicago. He's a left-hander with a good track record, so the 38-year-old will likely draw interest from multiple teams on waivers.

Scott Downs notched a four-out save Monday against the Indians. Downs came on to strike out David Murphy with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth inning and worked around a two-out walk in the ninth to lock down the victory. It was his first save since July 23, 2012. He could continue to get more chances if Robin Ventura decides to go with a committee in the late innings.