Scott Downs left Thursday's game against the Astros with a right foot injury.

Downs hurt himself when he came off the mound trying to field a bunt. The left-hander was making just his second appearance since missing a little time with a side injury. The Angels should update his status after the game.

Scott Downs (side) tossed a scoreless inning Sunday.

Downs hadn't pitched in four days because of discomfort on his right side, but it appears that he will avoid a trip to the disabled list. The left-handed reliever has a 3.00 ERA in 12 innings of work this season.

The Angels could place Scott Downs (side) on the disabled list.

Downs is likely dealing with a strained oblique, though the Angels are only saying that he has an injury to his right side. It sounds like they'll hold off putting him on the DL for now, but manager Mike Scioscia admitted that a move might eventually be needed. "Scottie's really important to us and we wouldn't want to do a premature DL if he's only going to need four or five days," Scioscia said. "But you might have to consider some things."

Scott Downs has been diagnosed with an injury to his right side.

He suffered the ailment during an appearance Wednesday. If it turns out to be an oblique injury, a trip to the disabled list is likely. The Angels should update Downs' status after the game.

Scott Downs left Wednesday's appearance with an apparent leg injury.

Downs appeared to injure himself when Adam Rosales got to him with an RBI single. The Angels should update his status after the game.

Angels activated LHP Scott Downs from the bereavement list.

As expected, Downs returns after missing three games. The 36-year-old left-hander has a 3.08 ERA in 38 innings of relief this season.

Scott Downs will be activated from the bereavement list Saturday.

Downs left the team Thursday to attend to an undisclosed personal matter. The 36-year-old southpaw has a 3.08 ERA in 38 innings of relief this season.

Angels placed LHP Scott Downs on the bereavement list.

Downs will be away from the club for probably three days. He has a 3.08 ERA in 38 innings of relief this year.

Angels activated LHP Scott Downs from the 15-day disabled list.

Downs missed just over the minimum with a shoulder issue and will serve in a setup role behind Ernesto Frieri. Jordan Walden is expected to rejoin the Angels' bullpen, but the team have yet to make anything official.

Scott Downs (shoulder) made a successful simulated relief appearance on Thursday afternoon.

Downs felt no discomfort at all in his left shoulder and told reporters that he expects to be activated from the disabled list on Saturday. He's been out since July 27.

Scott Downs (shoulder) is likely to be activated from the disabled list by the end of the week.

Downs threw a simulated inning Tuesday and appears to be over his shoulder issue. He's not expected to require a rehab assignment, putting him in line to return in a few days.

Scott Downs (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Tuesday that "may evolve into a simulated game," according to Angels manager Mike Scioscia.

Downs got through a pen session Sunday without any issues and appears close to rejoining the team's bullpen. He's not expected to require a rehab assignment.

Scott Downs (shoulder) threw a successful bullpen session Sunday and could be ready in about a week.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia told reporters after the workout that Downs will probably be able to skip a minor league rehab assignment. The veteran left-hander has been sidelined since July 31 with a shoulder strain.

Scott Downs (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Sunday.

It's a good sign for his recovery, as the Angels have been vague about a timetable for the veteran left-hander. Downs, who has been out since July 27 due to a shoulder strain, should be cleared for a rehab assignment soon if he can get through a couple bullpen sessions without any issues.

Scott Downs (shoulder) threw from a distance of 150 feet Friday, but remains without a timetable.

Scott Downs (shoulder) threw from a distance of 100 feet Tuesday without incident.

It was his second straight day of throwing. Downs is making progress, but there's no clear timetable for his return. "I don't see us going backwards," said Downs. "But there's still a lot of unknowns. I haven't thrown off a mound yet, haven't d one any flat-ground work." The veteran southpaw hasn't pitched since July 27 due to a shoulder strain.

Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the team won't know for another week or so how long Scott Downs (shoulder) will be sidelined.

He'll be re-evaluated at that time after being placed on the disabled list earlier this week with a strained shoulder. Downs expressed hope when the move was made that he would only miss the minimum time, but clearly an extended absence is possible.

Angels placed LHP Scott Downs on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain.

The move was made retroactive to July 28 and Downs is hoping to be ready as soon as he's eligible to return. He has posted a 2.57 ERA over 35 innings this season.

Scott Downs pitched a flawless ninth against the Royals on Monday to pick up his ninth save.

Erneso Frieri has recovered well from his first bad outing for the Angels, but Downs is still getting more work in close games lately. This was actually the first save for either since the All-Star break. Downs blew a save and took a loss on July 13. He had given up runs in two of his three appearances in the second half.

Scott Downs notched his seventh save of the season Monday with two perfect innings in a win over the Indians.

Downs bailed Jered Weaver out of a jam in the eighth with a double-play ball and a pop out, and manager Mike Scioscia left him in for the ninth with a switch-hitter and a pair of left-handed batters due up. Downs has been simply phenomenal this season, giving up just one earned run over 30 games. He'll continue to share save chance with Ernesto Frieri.