The Royals have signed left-hander Scott Downs, according to Andy McCullough of The Kansas City Star (via Twitter). The White Sox released Downs late last week after previously designating him for assignment.
Over 23 2/3 innings for the White Sox, Downs recorded a 6.08 ERA with a better-than-usual 8.4 K/9 clip with an alarmingly high 5.7 BB/9 mark. Still, ERA estimators are kinder to Downs, as he owns a 3.69 FIP, 4.07 xFIP, and 3.96 SIERA. Downs has held opposing left-handed hitters to a .225/.309/.367 mark; his real issue has been with righties, who own a .296/.415/.364 triple-slash against him.
Downs is represented by CAA Sports, as shown in the MLBTR Agency Database.
