Dodgers general manager Ned Colleti indicated Tuesday that it's possible Mark Ellis could return in 2014 even after the signing of Alexander Guerrero.

The Dodgers inked Guerrero to a four-year deal with the intention of him taking over at second base, but if it turns out that he's not ready, they could pick up Ellis' $5.75 million option rather than give him a $1 million buyout. "We'll see," Colletti said. "I think Mark Ellis did a tremendous job here. I think Mark Ellis has value to this organization, with or without Guerrero."

Mark Ellis went 3-for-5 with a home run Sunday night against the Rays.

Ellis also added a double and had three RBI, including a two-run shot off Josh Lueke in the sixth inning. He now has back-to-back multi-hit games after going 3-for-4 on Friday and is batting .280/.325/.378 over 304 at-bats.

Mark Ellis went 3-for-4 and tripled as part of the Dodgers' ninth-inning rally Friday in a 7-6 win over the Rays.

They're keeping pace with the Diamondbacks; both have won three straight. Ellis had the second of four hits off Fernando Rodney in the comeback. The triple gave him his first RBI since July 30, and he scored multiple runs in a game for the first time since June 10.

Mark Ellis was ejected from Friday's game against the Cubs in the fourth inning for arguing balls and strikes.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly was also ejected. Ellis went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a strikeout before getting tossed.

Mark Ellis (leg) is in the Dodgers' lineup Friday.

Ellis missed the final game before the All-Star break with a left leg injury, but it was never a major concern. He returns to a .255/.307/.333 batting line over 66 games this season.

Mark Ellis (leg) is not in the Dodgers' lineup Sunday.

Ellis is still sore after fouling a ball off his leg Saturday. He'll be fine after the All-Star break.

X-rays on Mark Ellis' left leg came back negative after fouling a ball off his leg in Saturday's game.

Ellis said after the game that he was "just sore" after leaving in the eighth inning of Saturday's game. He said he hoped to play on Sunday, but with the break looming the Dodgers just might err on the side of caution with their second baseman.

Mark Ellis left Saturday's game against the Rockies with an apparent injury.

Ellis fouled a ball off his leg in the eighth inning but continued the at-bat, reaching base on an error before exiting. It's unclear what part of the leg he injured with the swing. He was replaced in the game by Nick Punto.

Mark Ellis went 3-for-4 with four RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Rockies.

Ellis had two-run singles in the fourth and eighth innings. The four RBI tied a season-high. The 36-year-old second baseman is currently on pace to drive in his most runs since 2010 as a member of the Athletics, but he's nothing more than a fringe option in deeper mixed leagues at this point of his career.

Mark Ellis (groin) went 1-for-3 in his return to the Dodgers' lineup Sunday against the Braves.

Ellis has been dealing with some mild but lingering groin discomfort. The Dodgers will continue to monitor him.

Mark Ellis is not in the Dodgers' starting lineup on Saturday night due to lingering groin issues.

But the second baseman told reporters on Saturday evening that his groin is beginning to feel a little better. He should be able to avoid the disabled list.

Mark Ellis (groin) is back in Friday's lineup against the Braves.

Ellis missed the previous two games due to a sore groin. The veteran second baseman is batting .268/.316/.360 with two home runs, 15 RBI and a .666 OPS in 37 games this year.

Mark Ellis (groin) is expected back in the lineup on Friday.

Ellis hasn't started the last two games due to a sore groin. He's still not 100 percent but will try to play through the ailment.

Mark Ellis is not in Wednesday's lineup due to a groin injury.

It's not clear how long he might be sidelined. Skip Schumaker is taking his spot at second base Wednesday.

Dodgers activated 2B Mark Ellis from the 15-day disabled list.

Ellis had been scheduled to remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but the Dodgers decided to bring him back early since Luis Cruz (elbow) is banged up. The second baseman is hitting second Sunday against the Braves' Mike Minor.

Mark Ellis (quad) could be activated prior to Sunday's game.

He was scheduled to remain on his rehab assignment through the weekend, but Luis Cruz is dealing with an elbow issue, so the Dodgers need some infield depth. Ellis was batting .342/.363/.452 with a pair of homers before landing on the disabled list.

Mark Ellis was removed early from Friday's rehab game as a precautionary measure due to poor field conditions.

Ellis was supposed to play four innings and receive two at bats, but a rainy night at Double-A Chattanooga forced him out after only three innings and one at-bat. It's certainly encouraging news to hear that it wasn't an injury related setback that caused the early exit.

Mark Ellis (quad) was scheduled to play four innings and receive two at-bats during his rehab game with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday, but was removed from the game after just three innings and one at-bat.

No word yet on the cause for the early exit, but the Dodgers should release an update on his status later in the evening. Perhaps they were just playing it cautiously as they ease Ellis back into action.

Mark Ellis (quad) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga on Friday.

Ellis tested out his quad by running before Tuesday's game, and it evidently went well. He should be back sometime next week as long as he can avoid a setback.

Mark Ellis (quad) could begin a rehab assignment as soon as this weekend.

Ellis still hasn't run at full speed yet, but his strained quad is feeling better. He shouldn't need too many rehab at-bats, so a return sometime next week seems likely if all goes well.