Scott Downs returned to action on Tuesday June 19.

Scott Downs (ribcage) is feeling better but remains unavailable for the second straight game Tuesday.

It sounds like there's a good chance he'll be ready to roll Friday following Thursday's off day. Ernesto Frieri will handle the save chance Wednesday if one comes up.

Scott Downs was unavailable Tuesday with a rib-cage injury.

Many wondered why Downs wasn't called on to face Andre Ethier in Tuesday's game and now we have our answer. The southpaw suffered the injury during his appearance on Sunday and is considered day-to-day.

Scott Downs earns his fifth save Sunday with a scoreless ninth inning against the Mariners.

Ernesto Frieri set him up with a hitless eighth. Both pitches are sporting 0.00 ERAs for the Angels, but Downs is the top choice in the ninth right now.

Scott Downs pitched a perfect ninth Friday against the Mariners for his fourth save.

No Ernesto Frieri tonight. Downs' save was his first in two weeks. He still hasn't allowed a run in 14 innings this season.

Scott Downs returned to action on Saturday May 12.

Scott Downs (knee) reported feeling "good" after throwing several pitches off a mound Tuesday.

Downs expects to be available Wednesday. With youngster Jordan Walden struggling, the veteran lefty has been pegged as the Angels' temporary ninth-inning man and needs to be owned in most fantasy leagues.

Scott Downs left Sunday's game against the Blue Jays during a save opportunity when he twisted his knee avoiding a J.P Arenciba line drive.

LaTroy Hawkins -- and not Jordan Walden -- was brought in to convert the two-out save with a 4-3 lead and a runner on. Hopefully Downs' injury isn't serious, but we'll have to wait for an update on his status. The veteran southpaw replaced Walden as LA's closer late last month and hasn't yet allowed a run this season. Hawkins, who owns a 1.08 ERA, would be the favorite for saves if Downs misses time. Newly-acquired Ernesto Frieri -- who tossed a scoreless eighth inning Sunday -- would also be a candidate. The Angels appear to not want to put Walden back into the ninth-inning role just yet.

Scott Downs notched his first save of the season Saturday by tossing a scoreless inning against the Indians.

After the Angels suffered back-to-back painful walk off losses, Downs had a pretty uneventful 1-2-3 ninth inning Saturday, including a swinging strikeout of Carlos Santana. It's not clear how long the Angels intend to keep former closer Jordan Walden in a set-up role, but Downs is worth owning in all formats for now.

Scott Downs will handle save chances for the Angels now that Jordan Walden has been demoted to a set-up role.

The move appears to be a temporary one, but Downs is immediately a must-own in fantasy leagues. The 36-year-old lefty has yet to allow a run in seven innings this season and had a 1.34 ERA and 35/15 K/BB ratio over 53 2/3 innings last year.

Scott Downs (ankle) tossed a scoreless inning Monday against the A's in his return to action.

It was his first appearance since suffering a right ankle contusion when his foot was stepped on by Denard Span while covering first base last Thursday. Downs has yet to allow a run over 3 1/3 innings this season.

Scott Downs returned to action on Monday April 16.

Scott Downs (ankle) could return to the Angels next week.

"We're looking good," said Downs. "We're gaining progress. I don't think there's a timetable, but every day it's getting better, so hopefully that just makes it a day sooner." Downs avoided a DL stint when an MRI on Friday revealed no ligament damage to his right ankle. Hisanori Takahashi and Brad Mills will function as left-handed options out of the bullpen in the short-term.

Scott Downs said Friday that his right ankle feels "much better" than it did Thursday.

Downs was diagnosed with a right ankle contusion after having his foot stepped on by Twins' outfielder Denard Span while covering first base. He's still dealing with some soreness, but hopes to test it on Saturday. It's possible he'll avoid the disabled list.

An MRI of Scott Downs' injured ankle revealed no ligament damage, and the Angels lefty is not expected to require a trip to the disabled list.

He's day-to-day with a "bruise." That leaves a struggling Hisanori Takahashi as the Halos' only lefty specialist for this weekend's series with the Yankees. Downs has allowed just two hits in 2 1/3 scoreless innings through his first three appearances.

Scott Downs returned to action on Saturday August 27.

As expected, Scott Downs (hamstring) will be available out of the Angels bullpen on Friday.

Downs had been sidelined since coming down with left hamstring tightness while warming up last Saturday. He's back just in the nick of time, as the Angels are beginning a three-game set with the Rangers in Texas that very well may end up deciding the American League West.

Scott Downs (hamstring) is expected to be available for the series against the Rangers starting Friday.

Downs hasn't appeared in a game since last Friday, but he threw a bullpen and did agility drills Wednesday without any issues. It's good news for the Angels, as they need all hands on deck if they want to put a dent in the Rangers' lead.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said he is hopeful Scott Downs (hamstring) will be available Tuesday.

The Angels are off Monday. Downs tweaked his hamstring while warming up to go into Saturday's game and has been unavailable the last two days.

Scott Downs tweaked his hamstring while warming up to go into Saturday's game, keeping him from making an appearance.

Downs will be re-evaluated Sunday before the severity of the injury is determined. At the very least, he figures to be unavailable again Sunday before the Angels' off day Monday.