San Diego Padres catcher A.J. Ellis will start on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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