The San Francisco Giants DFA Matt Downs
The Giants have designated 26-year old righty swinging infielder Matt Downs for assignment. Downs played in 29 games for the Giants this year and he was 19 of 78 (.244 avg, .690 OPS) with 6 runs scored, 1 homer and 7 RBIs. He played in 46 games in two years for the Giants and he was 28 of 131 (.214 avg, .619 OPS) with 12 runs scored, 2 homers, 9 RBIs and 1 stolen base. The Giants needed Downs’ roster spot for the newly acquired Cody Ross.
UPDATE: (8/25/2010) - The Giants have lost Downs on waivers to the Astros.
