A.J. Ellis will start for Padres on Sunday night
San Diego Padres catcher A.J. Ellis will start on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
What It Means:
Austin Hedges started Game 1 of the doubleheader with Philly this morning. Ellis will take his place behind the plate, though he does not have a hit since July 4.
A career .239 hitter, Ellis is hitting .284 with a robust .392 OBP through 132 plate appearances this season.
Source:
San Diego Padres
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