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Downs was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Jessica Camerato of MLB.com reports.

Downs didn't make much of a case for a roster spot this spring, slashing .162/.225/.216 over 18 games. He's yet to produce even an average batting line in two seasons at the Triple-A level, so it's tough to envision a sudden breakout.

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