Mark Ellis (2B)

Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Mark Ellis (knee) could have had his left ...

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Sunday that a doctor told him that Mark Ellis' left leg might have needed amputatation if they had waited four or five more hours to make a cut to relieve pressure.

Updating previous reports, Los Angeles Dodgers 2B Mark Ellis (leg) underwent emergency surgery on his ...

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday following emergency surgery to remove pressure on his left leg, and will remain hospitalized until the middle of next week. He is expected to be out for at least six weeks. "He was sent to the hospital, and testing showed elevated pressure in several compartments of the lower leg," Dodgers trainer Sue Falsone...

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis was placed on the 15-day disabled list Saturday following emergency surgery to remove pressure on his left leg that will keep him hospitalized until the middle of next week.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed second baseman Mark Ellis on the disabled list Saturday with a left leg injury. Ellis missed Saturday's game against St. Louis after suffering the injury on Friday. Ivan De Jesus was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque to take his spot on the active roster.

Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis is headed to the 15-day disabled list with what for now is being called simply a lower left leg injury, with several medical tests still ongoing.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed 2B Mark Ellis (leg) on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, ...

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed 2B Mark Ellis (leg) on the 15-day disabled list Saturday, ...

RotoInfo.com | May 19th, 6:05pm

05/19 - Placed on 15-Day DL (Sprained left knee)

RotoInfo.com | May 19th, 4:28pm

Dodgers placed Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list with a leg injury.

Dodgers infielder Mark Ellis underwent X-rays on his injured left leg and they came back negative, reports MLB.com on Saturday. Ellis will be re-examined but is considered day to day for now. "It's not broken," he said. "It hurts a lot. We have to get the swelling out of there. The ankle, shin, the whole lower leg hurts."

RotoInfo.com | May 19th, 6:32am

Updated: X-rays on Dodgers second baseman Mark Ellis' left leg were negative Friday night, but his availability for Saturday night's game won't be determined until he is re-examined.

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