Downs went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Sunday's spring game against the Twins.

EDGE Analysis

Downs showed why he's Boston's top prospect, entering the game in the fifth inning and belting a two-run homer. The next inning he smoked an RBI-single to right-center. Downs appeared at shortstop Sunday, but his long-term position in the organization will be at second base, which has been a black hole since Dustin Pedroia's balky knees eventually forced him to retire. The 22-year-old infielder spent 2020 at Boston's alternate training site and could open this year at Triple-A Worcester.