Downs productive off the bench: Astros 2B Matt Downs hit a pinch-hit, three-run home run in Monday's game at the Rockies. For Downs, his seventh homer of the season was his first since June 26. (Updated 08/23/2011)
Injury Report
No information available at this time (Updated 2/12/12).
Fantasy Analysis
Downs has been used mainly as a pinch hitter of late. He has gotten just three starts in August and the lack of regular at-bats makes him a player to avoid in Fantasy. (Updated 08/23/2011).
09/11/2011 16:41 Strasburg allows one run in three innings on mound
Stephen Strasburg allowed one run over three innings in his second start back from Tommy John surgery, and the Washington Nationals hit three consecutive home runs in an 8-2 win against the Houston Astros on Sunday.
08/28/2011 19:38 Downs, Astros march past stumbling Giants in 11th
Matt Downs delivered a go-ahead single with one out in the 11th inning and the Houston Astros beat the stumbling San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday to salvage a four-game split.
Matt Downs stepped up his game in 2011 and took some big steps towards becoming a viable option in Fantasy. He earned himself some playing time and ended up batting .276 with 10 home runs and 41 RBI in 106 games. He played all over the infield for the Astros and slugged .518 in 199 at-bats. He will compete for a starting job during the spring but it looks as though he will serve as the first infielder off the bench for Houston. But with all of the young players on the squad, the 27-year-old could earn more at-bats if he continues to progress as a hitter. Downs is shaping up to be more of an NL-only option on Draft Day, but he could become more valuable in deeper mixed leagues with regular playing time. (Updated 1/9/12)
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