Jeter Downs

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Jeter Downs

| image = Jeter Downs Hawks 2024091002.jpg

| caption = Downs with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in 2024

| image_size =

| team = Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

| number = 4

| position = Infielder

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1998|7|27}}

| birth_place = San Andrés, Colombia

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = June 22

| debutyear = 2022

| debutteam = Boston Red Sox

| debut2league = NPB

| debut2date = September 25

| debut2year = 2024

| debut2team = Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks

| statleague = MLB

| statyear = 2023 season

| stat1label = Batting average

| stat1value = .182

| stat2label = Home runs

| stat2value = 1

| stat3label = Runs batted in

| stat3value = 5

| stat2league = NPB

| stat2year = 2024 season

| stat21label = Batting average

| stat21value = .273

| stat22label = Home runs

| stat22value = 1

| stat23label = Runs batted in

| stat23value = 2

| teams =

Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2022}})
Washington Nationals ({{mlby|2023}})
Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks ({{npby|2024}}–present)

}}

Jeter Deion Downs (born July 27, 1998) is a Colombian professional baseball infielder for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals. Listed at {{convert|5|ft|11|in|m}} and {{convert|195|lb|kg}}, he bats and throws right-handed.

Early life and education

Downs was born on July 27, 1998, in San Andrés, Colombia. His father, Jerry Sr., had played professional baseball in Colombia. He was named for Baseball Hall of Fame shortstop Derek Jeter. To facilitate better baseball opportunities for him and his brother, Jerry Jr., the family moved to Miami, Florida.{{Cite web |title=Jeter Downs proud of namesake, journey to USA |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jeter-downs-proud-of-namesake-and-journey-c272861868 |first=Jonathan |last=Mayo |website=MLB.com |date=May 3, 2018 |access-date=17 July 2022}}

Downs attended Monsignor Edward Pace High School in Miami Gardens, Florida, and played for the school's baseball team as a shortstop. He committed to attend the University of Miami on a college baseball scholarship.{{cite web|url=http://usatodayhss.com/2017/monsignor-pace-fla-baseball-star-jeter-downs-living-up-to-name |title=Monsignor Pace (Fla.) baseball star Jeter Downs living up to name | USA Today High School Sports |date=April 20, 2017 |publisher=Usatodayhss.com |access-date=June 21, 2017}}

Professional career

= Cincinnati Reds =

The Cincinnati Reds selected Downs with the 32nd overall selection of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft.{{cite web|last=Sheldon |first=Mark |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-take-jeter-downs-at-32-in-2017-mlb-draft-c236059560 |title=Reds take Jeter Downs at 32 in 2017 MLB Draft |work=MLB.com |date=January 20, 2016 |access-date=June 21, 2017}}{{cite web|author=Walter Villa |url=http://www.miamiherald.com/sports/mlb/article156013174.html |title=Monsignor Pace shortstop is first local player picked in MLB Draft |publisher=Miami Herald |date=June 13, 2017 |access-date=June 21, 2017}} He signed with the Reds for a $1.825 million signing bonus.{{cite web |last=Sheldon |first=Mark |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/reds-sign-jeter-downs-stuart-fairchild-c237542978 |title=Reds sign Jeter Downs, Stuart Fairchild | MLB.com |publisher=MLB.com |date=January 20, 2016 |access-date=June 21, 2017 |archive-date=June 20, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620080457/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/237542978/reds-sign-jeter-downs-stuart-fairchild/ |url-status=live }} After signing, he was assigned to the Billings Mustangs of the Rookie-level Pioneer League, where he spent all of his first professional season, posting a .267 batting average with six home runs and 29 runs batted in (RBI) in 50 games.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=669023#/career/R/hitting/2017/ALL|title=Jeter Downs Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|access-date=December 10, 2017|archive-date=December 11, 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171211053847/http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=669023#/career/R/hitting/2017/ALL|url-status=live}} Downs spent the 2018 season with the Dayton Dragons of the Single-A Midwest League{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/jeter-downs-career-high-four-hits-fuel-dayton-dragons/c-271990858|title=Downs' career-high four hits fuel Dragons|website=MiLB.com|access-date=December 14, 2018|archive-date=June 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180616204206/https://www.milb.com/milb/news/jeter-downs-career-high-four-hits-fuel-dayton-dragons/c-271990858|url-status=live}} where he hit .257 with 13 home runs, 47 RBI, and 37 stolen bases in 120 games.{{cite web|url=http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=669023#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL|title=Jeter Downs Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball|publisher=MiLB.com|access-date=December 31, 2018|archive-date=December 16, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181216031543/http://www.milb.com/player/index.jsp?player_id=669023#/career/R/hitting/2018/ALL|url-status=live}}

= Los Angeles Dodgers =

On December 21, 2018, the Reds traded Downs to the Los Angeles Dodgers, along with Homer Bailey and Josiah Gray in exchange for Matt Kemp, Yasiel Puig, Alex Wood, Kyle Farmer and cash considerations.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/dodgers-trade-puig-kemp-wood-to-reds/c-302138936|title=Dodgers deal Puig, Kemp, Wood, Farmer to Reds|work=MLB.com|date=December 21, 2018|access-date=December 21, 2018|archive-date=December 22, 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181222005709/https://www.mlb.com/reds/news/dodgers-trade-puig-kemp-wood-to-reds/c-302138936|url-status=live}} He began 2019 with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes{{cite web|url=https://dodgerblue.com/jeter-downs-connor-wong-headline-high-a-rancho-cucamonga-quakes-2019-opening-day-roster/2019/04/03/|title=Jeter Downs, Connor Wong Headline High-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 2019 Opening Day Roster|work=Dodgerblue.com|date=April 3, 2019|access-date=September 6, 2019|archive-date=April 6, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190406173446/https://dodgerblue.com/jeter-downs-connor-wong-headline-high-a-rancho-cucamonga-quakes-2019-opening-day-roster/2019/04/03/|url-status=live}} and was selected to the mid-season California League all-star game{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/rancho-cucamonga/news/seven-quakes-named-2019-mid-season-all-stars/c-307858438|title=Seven Quakes Named 2019 Mid-Season All Stars|work=milb.com|first=Mike|last=Lindskog|date=June 7, 2019|access-date=June 13, 2019|archive-date=June 9, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190609004625/https://www.milb.com/rancho-cucamonga/news/seven-quakes-named-2019-mid-season-all-stars/c-307858438|url-status=live}} and post-season league all-star team.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/california/news/campusano-castro-take-top-cal-league-awards/c-310181172|title=Campusano, Castro lead Cal honorees|work=milb.com|first=Sam|last=Dykstra|date=August 21, 2019|access-date=August 27, 2019}} He played in 107 games for Rancho Cucamonga, hitting .269 with 19 homers and 75 RBIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=downs-000jet|title=Jeter Downs Minor League Statistics & History|access-date=September 6, 2019|archive-date=June 30, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190630213825/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=downs-000jet|url-status=live}} The Dodgers promoted him to the Double-A Tulsa Drillers of the Texas League on August 20, 2019,{{cite web|url=https://www.dodgersnation.com/dodgers-prospect-jeter-downs-promoted-to-double-a-tulsa/2019/08/20/|title=Dodgers Prospect Jeter Downs Promoted to Double-A Tulsa|work=Dodgers Nation|first=Kellan|last=Grant|date=August 20, 2019|access-date=September 6, 2019}} where he hit .333 in 12 games with five home runs and 11 RBIs.{{cite web|url=https://www.milb.com/milb/news/toolshed-los-angeles-dodgers-jeter-downs-power-on-the-ups/c-310972634|title=Toolshed: Downs' power on the ups|website=MiLB.com|author=Sam Dykstra|date=October 1, 2019|access-date=October 13, 2019|archive-date=October 13, 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191013173753/https://www.milb.com/milb/news/toolshed-los-angeles-dodgers-jeter-downs-power-on-the-ups/c-310972634|url-status=live}}

= Boston Red Sox =

The Dodgers traded Downs, Alex Verdugo, and Connor Wong to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Mookie Betts, David Price and cash considerations on February 10, 2020.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/mookie-betts-trade-dodgers-red-sox|title=Mookie Betts is officially on his way to LA|work=MLB.com|first=Ken|last=Gurnick|date=February 10, 2020|access-date=February 10, 2020|archive-date=July 12, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712144054/https://www.mlb.com/dodgers/news/mookie-betts-trade-dodgers-red-sox|url-status=live}} Downs did not play during 2020, due to the cancellation of the minor league season. Following the 2020 season, Downs was ranked by Baseball America as the Red Sox' number two prospect.{{cite news |url=https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/12/sports/red-sox-top-prospects-ranking/ |title=Ranking the top prospects in the Red Sox' farm system |first=Alex |last=Speier |website=The Boston Globe |url-access=limited |date=November 12, 2020 |access-date=November 12, 2020 |archive-date=April 1, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401220344/https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/12/sports/red-sox-top-prospects-ranking/ |url-status=live }}

Downs began the 2021 season in Triple-A with the Worcester Red Sox. In May, he was named to the roster of the Colombia national baseball team for the Americas Qualifying Event for the Olympics.{{cite news |title=Colombia names 26-man roster, 14 pitchers for upcoming Olympic baseball qualifier in Florida |url=https://www.wbsc.org/news/colombia-names-26-man-roster-14-pitchers-for-upcoming-olympic-baseball-qualifier-in-florida |access-date=May 26, 2021 |work=wbsc.org |publisher=WBSC |date=May 26, 2021 |language=en |archive-date=May 26, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210526123541/https://www.wbsc.org/news/colombia-names-26-man-roster-14-pitchers-for-upcoming-olympic-baseball-qualifier-in-florida |url-status=live }} He was selected to play in the mid-season All-Star Futures Game,{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/2021-futures-game-rosters |title=Futures Game rosters are STACKED |first=Jim |last=Callis |website=MLB.com |date=June 30, 2021 |accessdate=July 10, 2021 |archive-date=March 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326102602/https://www.mlb.com/news/2021-futures-game-rosters |url-status=live }} where he went 1-for-2, driving in two runs with a double.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/gameday/al-futures-vs-nl-futures/2021/07/11/657048#game_state=final,game_tab=box,game=657048 |title=AL Futures 3, NL Futures 8 (Final Score) |website=MLB Gameday |date=July 11, 2021 |accessdate=July 12, 2021}} In 99 games with Worcester, Downs batted .190 with 14 home runs and 39 RBIs. After the regular season, Downs was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League.{{cite web |url=http://news.soxprospects.com/2021/10/scouting-scratch-breaking-down-arizona.html |title=Scouting Scratch: Breaking down the Arizona Fall League contingent |first=Ian |last=Cundall |website=Sox Prospects |date=October 27, 2021 |accessdate=October 29, 2021 |archive-date=October 29, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211029053253/http://news.soxprospects.com/2021/10/scouting-scratch-breaking-down-arizona.html |url-status=live }} On November 19, in advance of the Rule 5 draft, the Red Sox added Downs to their 40-man roster.{{cite news |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/2966879/2021/11/19/by-playing-it-safe-on-40-man-decisions-red-sox-take-their-chances-in-upcoming-rule-5-draft/ |title=By playing it safe on 40-man decisions, Red Sox take their chances in upcoming Rule 5 draft |first=Chad |last=Jennings |website=The Athletic |date=November 19, 2021 |access-date=November 19, 2021 |archive-date=November 20, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211120010443/https://theathletic.com/2966879/2021/11/19/by-playing-it-safe-on-40-man-decisions-red-sox-take-their-chances-in-upcoming-rule-5-draft/ |url-status=live }}

Downs began the 2022 season with Worcester.{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/where-red-sox-prospects-are-starting-2022-season |title=Here's where Red Sox Top 30 prospects are starting '22 |first=Jim |last=Callis |website=MLB.com |date=April 6, 2022 |accessdate=April 10, 2022 |archive-date=April 10, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220410214004/https://www.mlb.com/news/where-red-sox-prospects-are-starting-2022-season |url-status=live }} He was added to Boston's major-league active roster on June 20, despite only batting .180 in 53 games for Worcester.{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/red-sox-call-up-infield-prospect-jeter-downs-from-worcester/ar-AAYFCcF |title=Red Sox call up infield prospect Jeter Downs from Worcester |first=Andrew |last=Mahoney |website=The Boston Globe |via=MSN.com |date=June 20, 2022 |accessdate=June 20, 2022 |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620222136/https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/red-sox-call-up-infield-prospect-jeter-downs-from-worcester/ar-AAYFCcF |url-status=live }} Downs made his MLB debut two nights later, playing third base and going 0-for-4 at the plate against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park.{{cite news |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/jeter-downs-mlb-debut-third-base-red-sox-tigers-mlb/ |title=Jeter Downs making MLB debut for Red Sox Wednesday night vs. Tigers |website=CBS News |date=June 22, 2022 |accessdate=June 22, 2022 |archive-date=June 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220622194056/https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/jeter-downs-mlb-debut-third-base-red-sox-tigers-mlb/ |url-status=live }} He was optioned back to Triple-A the next day.{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/06/boston-red-sox-roster-moves-jeter-downs-optioned-to-worcester-christian-arroyo-likely-to-be-activated-friday.html |title=Boston Red Sox roster moves: Jeter Downs optioned to Worcester, Christian Arroyo likely to be activated Friday |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |date=June 23, 2022 |accessdate=June 23, 2022 |archive-date=June 23, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220623181858/https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/06/boston-red-sox-roster-moves-jeter-downs-optioned-to-worcester-christian-arroyo-likely-to-be-activated-friday.html |url-status=live }} Downs was recalled to Boston on July 9, when Christian Arroyo was placed on the injured list.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2022/07 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |date=July 2022 |accessdate=July 9, 2022 |archive-date=July 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220709232127/https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2022/07 |url-status=live }} That evening, Downs collected his first MLB hit and RBI, and then scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning against the New York Yankees.{{cite news |url=https://www.mlb.com/news/jeter-downs-scores-winning-run-red-sox-walk-off-yankees?game_pk=663223 |title=Jeter scores winning run ... against Yankees? |website=MLB.com |date=July 10, 2022 |accessdate=July 10, 2022}} He hit his first major league home run on July 17 at Yankee Stadium.{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/mlb-world-reacts-to-jeter-downs-home-run-in-new-york/ar-AAZG4xV |title=MLB world reacts to Jeter Downs' home run in New York |first=Michael |last=Dixon |website=The Comeback |via=MSN.com |date=July 17, 2022 |accessdate=July 17, 2022 |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001123442/https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/mlb-world-reacts-to-jeter-downs-home-run-in-new-york/ar-AAZG4xV |url-status=live }} Downs was optioned back to Worcester on July 30, when Arroyo rejoined the team.{{cite news |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-christian-arroyo-activated-starting-saturday/ |title=Red Sox's Christian Arroyo: Activated, starting Saturday |website=CBS Sports |date=July 30, 2022 |accessdate=July 30, 2022 |archive-date=July 30, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220730205829/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/red-soxs-christian-arroyo-activated-starting-saturday/ |url-status=live }} In 14 games for the 2022 Red Sox, Downs batted .154 with one home run and four RBIs.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/downsje01.shtml |title=Jeter Downs Stats |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=October 22, 2022 |archive-date=October 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221022211302/https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/d/downsje01.shtml |url-status=live }} In 81 Triple-A games with Worcester, he batted .197 with 16 home runs and 33 RBIs.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=downs-000jet |title=Jeter Downs Minor & Fall Leagues Statistics & History |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=October 22, 2022 |archive-date=October 1, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001123453/https://www.baseball-reference.com/register/player.fcgi?id=downs-000jet |url-status=live }}

Downs was designated for assignment by the Red Sox on December 15, 2022.{{cite news |url=https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-dfa-jeter-downs-part-of-mookie-betts-trade-to-make-room-for-masataka-yoshida/ |title=Red Sox DFA Jeter Downs, part of Mookie Betts trade, to make room for Masataka Yoshida |first=R. J. |last=Anderson |website=CBS Sports |date=December 15, 2022 |accessdate=December 15, 2022 |archive-date=December 15, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221215205452/https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/red-sox-dfa-jeter-downs-part-of-mookie-betts-trade-to-make-room-for-masataka-yoshida/ |url-status=live }}

= Washington Nationals =

The Washington Nationals claimed Downs off of waivers on December 22, 2022.{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/12/jeter-downs-claimed-by-nationals-as-red-sox-lose-prospect-from-mookie-betts-trade.html |title=Jeter Downs claimed by Nationals as Red Sox lose prospect from Mookie Betts trade |first=Chris |last=Cotillo |website=masslive.com |date=December 22, 2022 |accessdate=December 22, 2022 |archive-date=December 22, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221222191109/https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/12/jeter-downs-claimed-by-nationals-as-red-sox-lose-prospect-from-mookie-betts-trade.html |url-status=live }} Downs was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings to begin the 2023 season.{{Cite web|title=Nationals' Jeter Downs: Optioned to Triple-A level|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jeter-downs-optioned-to-triple-a/|access-date=2023-03-25|website=cbssports.com|date=March 25, 2023|language=en|archive-date=October 1, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001123509/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/nationals-jeter-downs-optioned-to-triple-a/|url-status=live}} He appeared in six games for Washington, going 2–for–5 (.400) with one RBI, two stolen bases, and four walks. His lone RBI came on a walk-off single against the Oakland A's on August 13 to cap a ninth-inning comeback from a 7–2 deficit.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-13 |title=With 6-run 9th, Nationals rally past A's for series sweep - CBS San Francisco |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/six-run-9th-nationals-rally-past-athletics-series-sweep/ |access-date=2024-10-06 |website=www.cbsnews.com |language=en-US}} On December 12, Downs was designated for assignment by the Nationals.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/nationals-sign-dylan-floro-to-major-league-deal.html | title=Nationals Sign Dylan Floro to Major League Deal | date=December 12, 2023 | access-date=December 12, 2023 | archive-date=October 1, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241001123451/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2023/12/nationals-sign-dylan-floro-to-major-league-deal.html | url-status=live }}

= New York Yankees =

On December 19, 2023, the New York Yankees claimed Downs off waivers.{{cite news |title=New York Yankees claim shortstop Jeter Downs off waivers |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39147903/new-york-yankees-claim-shortstop-jeter-downs-waivers |access-date=December 21, 2023 |agency=Associated Press |website=ESPN.com |date=December 19, 2023 |archive-date=December 20, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231220194305/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39147903/new-york-yankees-claim-shortstop-jeter-downs-waivers |url-status=live }} One month later, he was designated for assignment to make room for Diego Castillo on the 40-man roster.{{cite news |title=Yankees cut Jeter Downs to make room for Diego Castillo |url=https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39344901/yankees-cut-jeter-downs-make-room-diego-castillo |access-date=January 21, 2024 |agency=Associated Press |work=ESPN.com |date=January 19, 2024 |archive-date=January 21, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240121012242/https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39344901/yankees-cut-jeter-downs-make-room-diego-castillo |url-status=live }} He cleared waivers on January 24 and was sent outright to the Triple–A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.{{cite web | url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/yankees-outright-oscar-gonzalez-jeter-downs.html | title=Yankees Outright Oscar González, Jeter Downs | date=January 24, 2024 | access-date=January 24, 2024 | archive-date=January 24, 2024 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240124212322/https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/yankees-outright-oscar-gonzalez-jeter-downs.html | url-status=live }} He was released by Yankees organization on July 30.

= Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks =

On July 30, 2024, Downs signed with the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks of Nippon Professional Baseball.{{Cite web |title=ジーター・ダウンズ選手入団のお知らせ |url=https://www.softbankhawks.co.jp/news/detail/202400606609.html |website=福岡ソフトバンクホークス |access-date=2024-07-30 |language=ja |archive-date=July 30, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240730070724/https://www.softbankhawks.co.jp/news/detail/202400606609.html |url-status=live }} Downs re-signed with the Hawks for the 2025 season.