Impact Ellis is no longer on the Phillies' 40-man roster, but it appears he will remain in the organization. The utility infielder saw action in 12 games for the Phillies this season, producing an .858 OPS.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
DREW ELLIS
Outrighted to Triple-A Ellis cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Designated for assignment Ellis was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday.
Impact Ellis has spent the majority of the 2023 season with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, slashing .224/.336/.433 with 13 homers and three steals across 298 plate appearances. The 27-year-old infielder is now off the 40-man roster.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to Triple-A Ellis was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Impact Ellis is 5-for-23 with a couple homers during his time in the majors this season. He wasn't going to be playing much with Josh Harrison back from the injured list.
JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A Ellis was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Impact He's taking Josh Harrison's (wrist) spot on the roster. Ellis, 27, fared well during a brief stint with the Phillies earlier this season, posting a .919 OPS with two homers over eight games. He can fill in at multiple infield spots.
JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Philadelphia optioned Ellis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact Ellis gets booted from the 26-man active roster to make room for Alec Bohm, with Bohm being reinstated by the Phillies off the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Dodgers. Ellis will likely be an up-and-down option for the Phillies throughout the 2023 campaign with the ability to play multiple positions giving him a shot at more cups of coffee with the major-league club.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Ellis is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Dodgers.
Impact Ellis will remain on the bench for a third consecutive game Friday and it appears as if he's lost the grip he had on the starting job at third base with Alec Bohm (hamstring) on the injured list. Edmundo Sosa will draw the start at the hot corner and bat ninth in the series opener with Los Angeles.
JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Thursday Ellis isn't in the Phillies' lineup Thursday against the Tigers.
Impact After having started five consecutive games, Ellis will get a breather to close out Philly's series with Detroit. Josh Harrison will start at third base in Ellis' place and bat ninth.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hits bench Wednesday Ellis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Ellis had started in each of the Phillies' last five games, but aside from turning in a big two-home run, three-RBI performance in Sunday's 11-3 win over the Nationals, he's otherwise come up largely empty at the plate (1-for-13 with two walks and five strikeouts). He'll give way to Josh Harrison at third base Wednesday, though Ellis should have some security in a near-everyday role at a corner-infield spot until the Phillies get one of Darick Hall (thumb) or Alec Bohm (hamstring) back from the injured list.
JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches safely five times in win Ellis went 3-for-3 with two walks, a solo home run, a two-run home run and two additional runs scored in Sunday's 11-3 victory over the Nationals.
Impact Ellis is filling in at third base for Alec Bohm, who was recently placed on the injured list with a hamstring issue. The former has drawn three straight starts but burst onto the scene Sunday. Coming into the contest, the 2017 second-round pick had hit just one home run across 109 career plate appearances, so it may be a stretch to expect this type of power on a regular basis. Regardless, Ellis figures to continue drawing starts with Bohm sidelined and has showcased a patient approach at the plate, drawing a walk in each of his first three starts with Philadelphia.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Added to roster The Phillies selected Ellis' contract from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Ellis has a 1.009 OPS with eight homer runs in 21 games this season between Lehigh Valley and Double-A Reading. The 27-year-old can play all over the infield but could see regular time at first base versus left-handed pitching for the time being while the Phillies are banged up.
JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
