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Mark Ellis | Second Baseman

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers
Age / DOB:  (35) / 6/6/1977
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 193
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Florida
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Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list.
Ellis had been scheduled to remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but the Dodgers decided to bring him back early since Luis Cruz (elbow) is banged up. The second baseman is hitting second on Sunday afternoon against the Braves' Mike Minor. May 19 - 11:47 AM

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Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) could be activated prior to Sunday's game.

He was scheduled to remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but Luis Cruz is dealing with an elbow issue, so the Dodgers need some infield depth. Ellis was batting .342/.363/.452 with a pair of homers before landing on the disabled list.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
May 19 - 11:11 AM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis was removed early from Friday's rehab game as a precautionary measure due to poor field conditions.

Ellis was supposed to play four innings and receive two at bats, but a rainy night at Double-A Chattanooga forced him out after only three innings and one at-bat. It's certainly encouraging news to hear that it wasn't an injury related setback that caused the early exit.
Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
May 17 - 11:43 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) was scheduled to play four innings and receive two at-bats during his rehab game with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday, but was removed from the game after just three innings and one at-bat.

No word yet on the cause for the early exit, but the Dodgers should release an update on his status later in the evening. It's possible they were just playing it safe due to the weather conditions.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
May 17 - 8:27 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday.

Ellis tested out his quad by running before Tuesday's game, and it evidently went well. He should be back sometime next week as long as he can avoid a setback.
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
May 14 - 7:22 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend.

Ellis still hasn't run at full speed yet, but his strained quad is feeling better. He shouldn't need too many rehab at-bats, so a return sometime next week seems likely if all goes well.
Source: Dodgers.mlb.com
May 13 - 10:57 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) is unlikely to come off the disabled list when he's first eligible on Sunday.

Dodgers skipper Don Mattingly indicated Friday that Ellis would require a minor league rehab assignment before he returns to the lineup, and that there has been no talk of when that may occur yet. Nick Punto will continue to see the majority of the playing time at second base until Ellis returns.
Source: Bill Plunkett on Twitter
May 10 - 8:36 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Dodgers placed 2B Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to April 27, with a strained right quad.

The Dodgers certainly held out for as long as they could, but Ellis' quad just hasn't responded as hoped. Nick Punto will continue to be the primary second baseman while Ellis is sidelined.
Related: Nick Punto
Source: Ken Gurnick on Twitter
May 6 - 6:49 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) is not in the Dodgers' lineup again Sunday.

Ellis has missed the last eight games and could be placed on the disabled list if he doesn't return Monday. He was batting .458/.444/.750 with two home runs prior to the injury.
Source: MLB on Twitter
May 5 - 7:51 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) will be heading to the disabled list if he's unable to return to the Dodgers lineup before Monday.

Ellis hasn't played since last Friday due to a strained quad, and while he's making progress he still hasn't been able to return to action. The Dodgers will need to make room on the roster on Monday when Chris Capuano is activated from the disabled list, so if Ellis can't return by then, he's the obvious move.
Source: Bill Shaikin on Twitter
May 3 - 8:52 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) is not in Friday's lineup against the Giants.

Ellis hasn't played since he strained his quad last Friday. While the Dodgers were originally expected to place him on the disabled list in order to make room for Clayton Kershaw's return from the bereavement list, the veteran second baseman is listed as a bench player for Friday's game. However, it's unclear whether he's close to returning to action.
Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter
May 3 - 6:37 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) is expected to be placed on the disabled list prior to Friday's game.

Ellis hasn't played since straining his right quad last Friday, and he continues to feel something when he runs. With Carl Crawford (hamstring) also banged up, the Dodgers can't afford to play short-handed any longer. The club is waiting until Friday to make the move because that's when Clayton Kershaw will be activated from the bereavement list.
Source: ESPNLosAngeles.com
May 1 - 9:03 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) ran in the outfield prior to Tuesday's game.

It comes after Ellis was able to play catch and take live batting practice on Sunday. There remains no timetable for the second baseman's return, but he's heading in the right direction.
Source: Dylan Hernandez on Twitter
Apr 30 - 11:10 PM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Mark Ellis (quad) was able to play catch and take live batting practice on Sunday morning.

Ellis suffered a strained right quadriceps muscle Friday while running out a groundball. "So far I can swing the bat," said the second baseman. "I can throw fine. I'm still kind of day to day but I'm optimistic." The Dodgers are hoping he won't need a 15-day disabled list stint.
Source: Los Angeles Daily News
Apr 29 - 9:23 AM
Mark Ellis - 2B - Dodgers

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is optimistic that Mark Ellis (quad) can avoid the disabled list.

Ellis left Friday's game with a strained right quad, but Mattingly said the second baseman was feeling "really good" on Saturday. "Let's see what it looks like (Sunday) and we'll be able to make a better decision," Mattingly said.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Apr 28 - 12:35 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1A.J. Ellis
2Ramon Hernandez
3Tim Federowicz
1B1Adrian Gonzalez
2Scott Van Slyke
2B1Mark Ellis
2Nick Punto
SS1Hanley Ramirez
2Dee Gordon
3B1Luis Cruz
2Juan Uribe
LF1Carl Crawford
2Jerry Hairston Jr.
3Skip Schumaker
CF1Matt Kemp
RF1Andre Ethier
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Clayton Kershaw
2Zack Greinke
3Josh Beckett
4Chad Billingsley
5Hyun-Jin Ryu
6Chris Capuano
7Ted Lilly
8Stephen Fife
9Matthew Magill
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Brandon League
2Kenley Jansen
3Matt Guerrier
4J.P. Howell
5Ronald Belisario
6Scott Elbert
7Paco Rodriguez
8Shawn Tolleson
9Javy Guerra