MLB.com’s Alyson Footer tweets that infielder Matt Downs was claimed by the Houston Astros from the San Francisco Giants. Footer adds that Downs will report to Triple-A Round Rock.

Downs was designated for assignment by the Giants on Tuesday in order to make room for outfielder Cody Ross. Ross was claimed via waivers over the weekend.

Downs, 26, was hitting .244/.318/.372 in 29 games for the Giants this season.