Ellis was unavailable Monday due to "soreness," MLB.com's Jenifer Langosch reports. Ellis has made just two starts for the Cardinals so far in August, collecting a total of nine at-bats on the month. Manager Mike Matheny likely hopes to count on the 37-year-old for veteran support down the stretch, but with just a .192 season batting average, he's not much of a threat at the plate at this stage of his career.