Ellis, 36, hit just .270/.323/.351 with six home runs as the everyday second baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2013. But he has put up stellar defensive numbers throughout his career.

In St. Louis, look for him to share time at second with super prospect Kolten Wong. The Cardinals will shift 2013 2B Matt Carpenter to third base to replace David Freese, who they traded to the Los Angeles Angels.