Matt Downs News: Downs was outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency after going unclaimed on waivers, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Downs was outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency after going unclaimed on waivers, the Houston Chronicle reports.

Downs saw time all over the place for the Astros this season, partially compensating for the fact that he hit just .202/.253/.371 in 178 at-bats. With the team in desperate need of offensive talent rather than defensive versatility, Downs became a casualty.