The Yankees released Downs on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
The Yankees outrighted Downs to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Wednesday.
Downs was designated for assignment by the Yankees on Friday.
The Yankees claimed Downs off waivers from the Nationals on Tuesday.
Downs was designated for assignment by the Nationals on Tuesday.
The Nationals optioned Downs to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.
Downs was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Downs went 1-for-1 with two walks, three runs and a stolen base in Thursday's win over the Red Sox.
Downs is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Thursday against the Red Sox.
Washington recalled Downs from Triple-A Rochester on Thursday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.