Jeter Downs Stats

The Boston Red Sox optioned middle infield prospect Jeter Downs to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, suggesting that Christian Arroyo should be back for the weekend series against the Cleveland Guardians following a brief minor league rehab assignment after being sidelined with COVID-19. Downs, the Red Sox's No. 5 prospect per MLB Pipeline, went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in his MLB debut on Wednesday. The 23-year-old certainly needs more time down on the farm, as he was hitting just .180/.297/.397 at Worcester before his call-up, albeit with 11 home runs, 21 RBI and 11 stolen bases in 53 games played. Downs has some intriguing power/speed upside for a middle infielder, but he'll need to refine his plate approach before Boston can seriously consider him an everyday player at the next level.

3 months ago

Boston Red Sox second baseman Jeter Downs is starting at third base and is batting ninth in his major league debut on Wednesday against Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal. The Red Sox are giving Rafael Devers the day off against a left-hander. Downs has primarily played in the middle infield, but they'll put him at the hot corner in his first big-league contest. The 23-year-old hit just .180/.297/.397 in 53 games for Triple-A Worcester before his call-up, but he also had 11 home runs, 21 RBI, 35 runs scored and 11 stolen bases in 222 plate appearances. Boston's No. 5 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has lost some plate discipline the last two years in the minors, but his power/speed skills will be intriguing long term. Downs will need to refine his approach at the plate in order to be successful in the majors, and he might be sent back to the minors soon.

3 months ago

The Boston Red Sox recalled infielder Jeter Downs from Triple-A on Monday. Downs was hitting .180 with a .297 on-base percentage, 11 home runs, and 11 stolen bases in 222 plate appearances for Boston's Triple-A affiliate this season. With experience at both shortstop and second base, he'll give the Red Sox some additional middle infield depth behind starters Xander Bogaerts and Trevor Story. Right-handed relief pitcher James Norwood was designated for assignment to open up a spot on the active roster for Downs.

3 months ago