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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Mark Ellis (quad) won't be available for Saturday night's game against the Brewers.

The Dodgers have yet to make a decision about whether or not Ellis needs a stint on the 15-day disabled list. Skip Schumaker will get the call at second base on Saturday, and could see increased action there if Ellis is sidelined for a significant period of time.

Mark Ellis was diagnosed with a strained right quad.

Ellis left Friday's game after pulling up lame while running to first base in the fifth inning. No word yet on the severity, but he's almost certainly headed for an extended absence. The Dodgers have plenty of options to fill in at second base, including Nick Punto, Jerry Hairston, Jr., Juan Uribe, and Skip Schumaker.

Mark Ellis was removed from Friday's game against the Brewers with an injury to his right leg.

Ellis pulled up lame while running to first base in the fifth inning. No word yet on the extent of the injury, but the Dodgers should provide an update after the game. Nick Punto replaced him in the Dodgers' lineup and could see an uptick in playing time in the coming days.

Mark Ellis went 4-for-5 with two home runs as the Dodgers topped the Mets 7-2 on Tuesday.

Ellis drove in four runs on the day, including himself twice. The homers were his first and second of the year, and he's now hitting .348 on the season. Ellis has primary claim to the Dodgers' second base job and, if he continues to hit in the No. 2 hole, could be a pleasant surprise going forward.

Mark Ellis (flu) is back in Friday's lineup against the Rockies.

Ellis missed the previous two games due to the flu. He'll bat leadoff Friday against left-hander Jeff Francis.

Mark Ellis didn't start Thursday for the second straight day due to the flu.

He could be ready to go Friday against the Rockies. Ellis is batting .259/.338/.365 with seven homers and five steals this season.

Mark Ellis blasted a solo home run, accounting for the entirety of the Dodgers offense in a losing effort against the Nationals.

The solo shot off Ross Detwiler in the fourth inning was his only hit in four trips to the plate on the night. He's had a fairly uninspiring season, hitting just .265/.344/.374 with seven homers and 30 RBI in 377 at-bats.

Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the disabled list.

Ellis wound up missing six weeks with leg and knee issues. The second baseman went 4-for-14 in four rehab games at High-A Rancho Cucamonga, and should be ready to resume playing every day for the Dodgers.

Mark Ellis (leg, knee) could be activated from the disabled list as soon as Wednesday.

Ellis had been slated to remain on a rehab assignment for at least a few more days, but he's apparently feeling well enough that the Dodgers could push up his timetable. He's been out since mid-May with an injury to his left leg and knee.

Mark Ellis (leg, knee) played the field Sunday in a rehab game with High-A Rancho Cucamonga.

Ellis easily handled five innings at second base and went 1-for-4 with an RBI at the plate. He'll play two more games at the Single-A level before moving his rehab assignment up a rung (to either Double-A or Triple-A). Ellis should be back in the big leagues by the weekend.

Mark Ellis (leg, knee) could begin a minor league rehab assignment with High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Saturday.

He'll get clearance to begin his rehab stint if he is able to run the bases without any issues on Thursday. Ellis expected to play four or five games and get about 20 at-bats, so he could be back before the All-Star break if all goes well.