A.J. Ellis

A.J. Ellis starting behind the plate Wednesday for Marlins

Miami Marlins catcher A.J. Ellis is starting at catcher Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies.

What It Means:

J.T. Realmuto is taking a seat on Wednesday night, so Ellis is getting a chance to catch for Marlins' starter Dan Straily. Ellis will bat seventh against right-hander Aaron Nola.

Our Matchup Heat Map has the Marlins with a 4.37 implied total on Wednesday, which ranks 15th on the night.