The Yankees outrighted Ellis to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday. 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.
Ellis is not on the Yankees' roster for the ALCS against the Guardians. 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.
Ellis is included on the Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series versus the Royals. 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.