August 31, 2008 Second baseman Mark Ellis was used as a pinch-hitter Saturday after taking batting practice earlier in the day for the first time since shoulder pain surfaced last week, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
August 28, 2008 Mark Ellis was employed as a pinch runner Wednesday, which was his first appearance in five days, according to the SF Chronicle. His sore right shoulder is still not 100 percent, so he will remain limited and is not expected to play second base for several more days.
August 26, 2008 Mark Ellis will take batting practice and play catch Tuesday but is unlikely to play until Wednesday or Thursday, according to the SF Chronicle. He is dealing with a sore right shoulder.
August 25, 2008 Mark Ellis remained out of the lineup Sunday as he is still dealing with a sore right shoulder, according to the SF Chronicle.
August 23, 2008 Mark Ellis is out of Saturday's lineup and there is no timetable for his return, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. He left Friday's game with a right shoulder injury.
