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Outrighted to Triple-A The Yankees outrighted Ellis to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday.

Impact Ellis appeared in just 11 games between the White Sox and Yankees during the 2024 regular season, going 1-for-5 with five stolen bases over that span. He was included on the Yankees' ALDS roster against the Royals, but he only made one pinch-running appearance during that series.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from ALCS roster Ellis is not on the Yankees' roster for the ALCS against the Guardians.

Impact Ellis made one pinch-running appearance in the ALDS, but the Yankees have found a better use for his roster spot during the ALCS. Marcus Stroman has been added as a long reliever.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Speedster Duke Ellis is on Yankees' ALDS roster after playing just 11 major league games

Duke Ellis, a 26-year-old speedster who has played just 11 major league games, is on the New York Yankees' roster for the AL Division Series against Kansas City

OCTOBER 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Summoned for ALDS Ellis is included on the Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series versus the Royals.

Impact Ellis played in just 11 games between the White Sox and Yankees in the regular season and logged just five plate appearances. However, he came in handy as a base stealer, notching five thefts in five attempts. Ellis ended the campaign in the minors and will likely be used almost exclusively as a pinch runner during the division series.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Ellis was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre following Sunday's 2-1 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Ellis was called up last Sunday, securing a hit in his only at-bat while with the team before being sent down. The outfielder's departure from the major-league roster opens a spot for Jon Berti (calf), who's set to return from the 60-day injured list.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big leagues The Yankees recalled Ellis from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Impact Rather than summoning top prospect Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A to bolster their outfield in September, the Yankees will instead turn to the 26-year-old Ellis, who has bounced around between four organizations in 2024. The Yankees are presumably still keen on giving Dominguez regular at-bats until the Triple-A season ends, whereas Ellis profiles as a more traditional bench option. Ellis has posted a weak .651 OPS across his various stops in the minors this season, but he's capable of playing center field and represents an ideal late-inning pitch-running option. He has compiled 51 stolen bases between the Double-A and Triple-A levels in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big leagues The Yankees recalled Ellis from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.

Impact Rather than summoning top prospect Jasson Dominguez from Triple-A to bolster their outfield in September, the Yankees will instead turn to the 26-year-old Ellis, who has bounced around between four organizations in 2024. The Yankees are presumably still keen on giving Dominguez regular at-bats until the Triple-A season ends, whereas Ellis profiles as a more traditional bench option. Ellis has posted a weak .651 OPS across his various stops in the minors this season, but he's capable of playing center field and represents an ideal late-inning pitch-running option. He has compiled 51 stolen bases between the Double-A and Triple-A levels in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Yankees The Yankees claimed Ellis off waivers from the Mariners on Monday.

Impact Since mid-June, Ellis has bounced around from the White Sox to the Mets to the Mariners and now to the Yankees. The speedster has slashed just .235/.315/.336in the minors this season but has stolen 51 bases in 54 attempts. He'll report to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Seattle The Mariners designated Ellis for assignment Friday.

Impact The transaction frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Terrin Vavra, who was claimed off waivers. Ellis was a waiver claim himself last month and the speedy outfielder could be on the move again.

AUGUST 23 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Seattle The Mariners claimed Ellis off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Ellis has bounced around from the White Sox to the Mets and now to the Mariners over the past two weeks. The speedy outfielder has been assigned to Triple-A Tacoma.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Both drafted by White Sox, Duke Ellis fulfills dad's unachieved goal CHICAGO -- There was an emotional moment shared by Duke Ellis and his dad when the left-handed-hitting outfielder had his contract purchased...

JUNE 14 • MLB.COM

Contract selected The White Sox selected Ellis' contract from Double-A Birmingham on Tuesday.

Impact Ellis receives a promotion after slashing .258/.341/.308 with 34 stolen bases at Birmingham. The 26-year-old is getting a look amidst a rash of injuries in the White Sox' outfield, although he would still figure to be down in the pecking order for playing time.

JUNE 4 • ROTOWIRE