Padres' A.J. Ellis: Starts Wednesday

Ellis started and went 0-for-2 with a pair of walks and a run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Giants.

Ellis got the start Wednesday after the recently recalled Raffy Lopez started Tuesday's contest. It appears that the two backstops will split starting duties while Austin Hedges (elbow) mends on the disabled list. The 37-year-old is slashing .214/.343/.214 in 36 plate appearances this year.