Downs was released from his contract Monday in order to pursue opportunities with other major league clubs, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon-Journal reports.

Downs was reassigned to minor league camp Sunday, and rather than accepting an assignment in the minors, he'll take a chance at latching on with another MLB club as a lefty-specialist.

Downs was informed Tuesday that he will not make the Opening Day roster, MLB.com's Jordan Bastian reports.

He will most likely report to Triple-A at the end of spring training and serve as organizational bullpen depth.

Downs signed a minor league contract with the Indians on Saturday that includes an invite to spring training, MLB.com reports.

Downs was much better after making the jump from the White Sox to the Royals in July, posting a 3.14 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in 17 appearances with Kansas City, but the Royals seemingly had little interest in bringing him back given their bullpen depth. As it were, the 38-year-old will remain in the AL Central but join Cleveland, with an opportunity to earn a specialist role in the spring. Downs has held opposing lefties to a .219/.287/.322 batting line for his career.

Downs (neck) was activated from the 15-day DL on Thursday.

A cervical facet sprain forced Downs out of action in early August, but he made it through a live session without issue earlier this week and thus received the green light to return to the Royals' bullpen. Downs' overall numbers this season are ugly, but he's held opposing lefties to a .211/.282/.338 batting line, so he should have little trouble holding onto a specialist role.

Downs (neck) will throw a live bullpen session when the team returns home Monday, the Kansas City Star's Andy McCullough reports.

He will also be eligible to come off the DL for the upcoming homestand, so we could see him back in the Royals' stacked bullpen in short order.

Downs was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a cervical facet sprain.

Downs hasn't been utilized since Aug. 2, meaning he could be available next Monday in Minnesota, if all goes well. In 50 contests between the White Sox and Royals, he cranked out a 5.29 ERA, 1.471 WHIP, and 25:19 K:BB. Upon his eventual return, though, middle relief is his ceiling.

Royals signed LHP Scott Downs to a one-year contract.

Downs was released by the White Sox earlier this month after posting a 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 22/15 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings. However, the 38-year-old has obviously had plenty of success in the past and is worth a shot at the veteran minimum.

White Sox released LHP Scott Downs.

Downs was designated for assignment on June 26 and made it through waivers unclaimed. The left-hander is now a free agent. He had a rough 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 22/15 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings this year for Chicago.

White Sox designated LHP Scott Downs for assignment.

Downs had a 6.08 ERA, 1.65 WHIP, and 22/15 K/BB ratio in 23 2/3 innings this season for Chicago. He's a left-hander with a good track record, so the 38-year-old will likely draw interest from multiple teams on waivers.

Scott Downs notched a four-out save Monday against the Indians.

Downs came on to strike out David Murphy with the bases loaded in the top of the eighth inning and worked around a two-out walk in the ninth to lock down the victory. It was his first save since July 23, 2012. He could continue to get more chances if Robin Ventura decides to go with a committee in the late innings.

White Sox signed LHP Scott Downs to a one-year, $4 million contract with a $4.25 million club option for 2015.

The deal was agreed to in December and then made official Thursday after Downs passed his physical. The veteran southpaw posted a cool 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings of work last season between the Angels and Braves. He'll serve as a lefty specialist and middle reliever for Chicago.

Jon Morosi of FOX Sports is reporting that free agent reliever Scott Downs is close to an agreement with the White Sox.

Downs will be 38 when the 2014 regular season begins but he has showed no signs of slowing down. With the Angels and Braves last season, the lefty posted a combined 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings of work, striking out 37 and unintentionally walking 17.

The Padres are interested in free agent left-hander Scott Downs, according to Fox Sports' Jon Morosi.

Downs posted a solid 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this past season between the Angels and Braves. He's among the game's best at strangling left-handed batters, holding them to a .259/.333/.296 slash line in 2013. The veteran southpaw is also known to have drawn Washington's admiration.

According to MLB.com's Bill Ladson, the Nationals are interested in free agent lefty Scott Downs.

Downs posted a solid 2.49 ERA in 43 1/3 innings this past season between the Angels and Braves, holding left-handed batters to a .259/.333/.296 slash line. The veteran southpaw is likely generating interest from multiple teams this winter. Washington is also said to be eyeing free agent lefties Oliver Perez and J.P. Howell.

Scott Downs (finger) returned to action on Friday, allowing a go-ahead single to Logan Forsythe, the only hitter he faced.

It was the first appearance for Downs since fracturing his finger on September 7. He came on with a man at second and two outs in the eighth inning, and the score tied at 3-3, before allowing the go-ahead single to the pinch-hitting Forsythe.

Scott Downs (finger) will see hand specialist Dr. Gary Lourie on Friday.

Downs hasn't pitched since he fractured the tip of the ring finger of his non-pitching hand while attempting to field a comebacker last Saturday. Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said that the southpaw was optimistic about pitching at some point this weekend, but we should have a better idea about his status after his checkup.

Braves acquired LHP Scott Downs from the Angels for RHP Cory Rasmus.

Downs has registered an exceptional 1.84 ERA in 29 1/3 innings this season for Anaheim while holding left-handed batters to a .196/.255/.216 slash line. The veteran southpaw is a great addition to the Atlanta bullpen. He'll be eligible for free agency in November.

CBS Sports' Jon Heymanr reports that the Angels are willing to trade Scott Downs.

The Halos are out of the playoff hunt and Downs is one of their best trade chips. The southpaw boasts a 1.84 ERA and 1.26 WHIP over 43 appearances this season and will be a free agent over the winter. It's not clear which teams are interested, but the Braves are known to be in the market for left-handed relief.

Scott Downs struck out the only batter he faced in his return to action Saturday.

Downs suffered a minor foot injury during Thursday's game, but he's fine. The lefty holds a 2.84 ERA and 1.50 WHIP this season.

Scott Downs is considered day-to-day after leaving Thursday's game with a right foot injury.

Downs was injured when he came off the mound trying to field a bunt. The left-hander will likely be unavailable for a day or two, but he's expected to be fine.