Padres Sign A.J. Ellis To Minor League Deal
- Updated: February 15, 2018
According to Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune, the San Diego Padres have signed veteran catcher A.J. Ellis to a minor league deal.
The #Padres have signed catcher A.J. Ellis, per source. He will compete to back up Austin Hedges.
— Kevin Acee (@sdutKevinAcee) February 15, 2018
AJ Cassavell of MLB.com also reported the news.
Can confirm @sdutKevinAcee report that the Padres have signed A.J. Ellis. Sounds like Ellis, Rocky Gale and Raffy Lopez will compete for the backup catcher spot in San Diego.
— AJ Cassavell (@AJCassavell) February 15, 2018
Jeff Saunders of the Tribune shared his thoughts on the move.
There are six catchers in #Padres camp behind Austin Hedges. Andy Green says the backup competition is between Raffy Lopez, Rocky Gale and newcomer A.J. Ellis.
— Jeff Sanders (@sdutSanders) February 15, 2018
Ellis spent nine years of his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers before spending time with the Philadelphia Phillies and Miami Marlins.
Last season with the Marlins he played in 51 games and hit .210 with 6 home runs and 14 RBI’s. As more information surfaces on the Padres and their offseason news, we will keep you up to date.
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