14 Mark Ellis, 2B

The Dodgers activated second baseman Mark Ellis (quadriceps) from the 15-day disabled list Sunday. He was immediately put in the starting lineup against the Braves, batting second.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly reversed course Sunday morning and said second baseman Mark Ellis, who has been rehabbing a right quadriceps strain at Double-A Chattanooga, might have to come off the 15-day disabled list because infielder Luis Cruz is nursing a sore elbow. Mattingly indicated Saturday Ellis wasn't expected to come off the disabled list Sunday.

Ellis is 0 for 4 with a run scored, a walk and two strikeouts in two rehab games.

Dodgers infielder Mark Ellis is not expected to be activated Sunday from the disabled list,  manager Don Mattingly told the Los Angeles Times. He will join the team in Milwaukee, but the team is still trying to figure out whether he will need additional time to heal.

Ellis is expected to play six innings in Double-A Saturday as part of his minor-league rehab assignment. He has been out since late April with a right quad strain.  

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis left his rehab outing a little earlier than planned because of wet conditions on the field, according to The Orange County Register. The team chose to take a cautious approach with the 35-year-old on a rainy night.

Ellis went 0 for 1 before departing Friday's game at Double-A Chattanooga.

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis started his minor-league rehab assignment with Double-A Chattanooga Friday, but was removed after three innings and one at-bat.

The Dodgers have yet to announce the cause for his departure. Ellis could rejoin the club Sunday or Monday. Manager Don Mattingly did not appear to be concerned about rushing him through rehab prior to Friday's game.

"He knows the circumstances if he comes back and goes down again," Mattingly said.