Ellis signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis earned 29 plate appearances with the Phillies in 2023, but he began the 2024 season with the Charleston Dirty Birds of the Atlantic League. Even with mounting injuries along the Angels' infield, he's unlikely to get an immediate opportunity in the majors.

Ellis cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis is no longer on the Phillies' 40-man roster, but he looks set to remain in the organization at least through the end of the season. The utility infielder saw action in 12 games for the Phillies this season, producing an .858 OPS.

Ellis was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Ellis was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Ellis was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

He's taking the spot of Josh Harrison (wrist). The 27-year-old Ellis 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.

Philadelphia optioned Ellis to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Ellis was booted off the 26-man active roster to make room for Alec Bohm (hamstring), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Sunday's game against the Dodgers. During his recent stay with the Phillies, Ellis logged 22 plate appearances and slashed .222/.364/.556 with a pair of home runs and three RBI.

Ellis is not in the starting lineup Friday versus the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Ellis isn't in the Phillies' lineup Thursday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

Ellis is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

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.

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.

EDGE Analysis

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.