The Yankees outrighted Downs to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.
Analysis: He's no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization. Downs had been claimed off waivers earlier this offseason and is a career .182/.260/.273 hitter in 50 career plate appearances at the major-league level.
Jeter Downs Removed from 40-man roster
Downs was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday.
Analysis: Downs was claimed off waivers by the Yanks last month and will now go through the waiver process again after the club swapped him out in favor of Diego Castillo. The 25-year-old infielder has hit .182/.260/.273 in 50 career plate appearances at the major-league level.
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