Ellis is included on the Yankees' roster for the American League Division Series versus the Royals.
The Yankees recalled Ellis from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday.
The Yankees claimed Ellis off waivers from the Mariners on Monday.
The Mariners designated Ellis for assignment Friday.
The Mariners claimed Ellis off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.
The Mets designated Ellis for assignment Sunday.
The Mets claimed Ellis off waivers from the White Sox on Friday and optioned him to Double-A Binghamton, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Ellis was designated for assignment by the White Sox on Sunday.
The White Sox optioned Ellis to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
Ellis will be optioned to the minors prior to Wednesday's game in Seattle, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.