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While recovering from an injury earlier this season, Duke Ellis used that time to also heal some aspects of his game. Whatever he did, it has been working.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 4, 2024

Yankees Outright Duke Ellis

The Yankees announced that outfielder Duke Ellis went unclaimed on waivers. He neither has the requisite service time nor the previous outright necessary to become a minor league free agent.

New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 12, 2024

Yankees manager discusses roster plans for ALCS

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New York Yankees News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 9, 2024

Yankees promote promising young outfielder

He made his hotly anticipated MLB debut last September, putting up a .980 OPS and 160 wRC+ in eight games as the Yankees’ center fielder before he tore his UCL and required season-ending Tommy John surgery.

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New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / September 9, 2024

Yankees Set to Activate Versatile Infielder Following Lengthy IL Stint

The New York Yankees’ bench is about to become a lot more versatile. On Sunday night, the club announced it had optioned outfielder Duke Ellis, primarily used as a pinch runner, to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / September 9, 2024

Yankees option speedy outfielder to make room for veteran infielder

Duke Ellis will find himself back in Scranton as the Yankees have chosen to send him back down to Triple-A, which will open up room on their 26-man roster for Jon Berti.

MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / August 27, 2024

Seattle Mariners Lose Intriguing Player to New York Yankees in Waiver Claim

The Seattle Mariners lost interesting outfielder Duke Ellis to the New York Yankees in a waiver claim on Monday. Ellis had been designated for assignment by the M's.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 27, 2024

Yankees add potential postseason secret weapon

Designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners last week, he is known for one attribute: speed. And that speed could make this under-the-radar move a key component in the Yankees’ push for a 28th championship.

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MLB News / Seattle Mariners on SI / July 4, 2024

Seattle Mariners Claim Former New York Mets Player Off Waivers

The Seattle Mariners added some depth in the outfield by picking up Duke Ellis off waivers from the New York Mets on Thursday. Ellis will report to the Mariners' Triple-A affiliate, the Tacoma Rainiers.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 4, 2024

Mariners Claim Duke Ellis From Mets

The Mariners announced that they have claimed outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the Mets and sent him to Triple-A Tacoma. The latter club had designated him for assignment recently.

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / June 22, 2024

Mets claim speedy outfielder off the waiver wire from the Chicago White Sox

Just a few weeks ago, it appeared the New York Mets would be one of the biggest sellers at this year’s trade deadline, but then they started winning. The blue and orange have won eight out of their last nine games and turned their season around for the time being.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / June 22, 2024

White Sox Lose Duke Ellis to Mets Via Waivers

Duke Ellis's time with the Chicago White Sox organization has come to an end. The New York Mets claimed the speedster outfielder off waivers on Friday.

Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 21, 2024

Mets Claim Duke Ellis From White Sox

The Mets have claimed outfielder Duke Ellis off waivers from the White Sox and optioned him to Double-A Binghamton, with Tim Healey of Newsday among those to relay the news on X.

Chicago White Sox News / On Tap Sports Net / June 16, 2024

White Sox DFA Duke Ellis in Strange Series of Roster Moves

The Chicago White Sox made a head-scratching wave of transactions on Sunday. Before their series finale against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Sox designated outfielder Duke Ellis for assignment, selected the contract of catcher Chuckie Robinson from Triple-A Charlotte, and assigned Robinson to Charlotte.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12, 2024

White Sox designate lefty Tim Hill for assignment

Hill, 34, signed with the White Sox in the offseason on a one-year deal with a guarantee of $1.8M. The Sox were surely hoping that the experienced groundballer could provide a veteran presence to the club while also perhaps turning himself into a midseason trade chip.

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