Rob

Ellis

The Rangers will play the same game tonight, having R.A. Dickey available to pitch in relief. If Dickey isn’t needed, he’ll start tomorrow. If Dickey does pitch tonight, Colby Lewis will be called up to start Saturday.

Ellis had a 4.80 ERA in 15 starts and six relief appearances for Oklahoma, but the former Diamondback had pitched well lately, allowing six earned runs over 29 innings in his last four starts. Perhaps the Rangers will give him a chance to become their fifth starter, but it’s more likely that he’ll be used in middle relief. No fantasy value.

Expect Ellis to be sent to the minors Saturday to make room for Colby Lewis on the roster.

After last week’s shelling, Ellis probably wouldn’t have gotten another start if it wasn’t for Ismael Valdes’ injury. He’ll keep the rotation spot for now, but you won’t want him in your lineup for his next start against the Yankees.

Expect Ellis to be booted from the rotation after Ismael Valdes returns next week. He’ll probably be sent back to the minors.

The move creates a roster spot for Ismael Valdes, who will start Monday. Ellis had an 8.35 ERA in four starts for the Rangers.

The Phillies are just picking up some depth for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. Ellis had a 6.83 ERA in 10 starts for Triple-A Buffalo.

The veteran right-hander was acquired in a trade with the Indians last week. The no-hitter came after Brian Powell and Seung Lee combined to throw a four-hit shutout for the Red Barons in the opener of a doubleheader.