A.J. Ellis is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Ellis is out of the lineup Saturday against the Cubs.

Analysis:

After hitting just one homer in his first 86 games of the season, Ellis improbably launched two in Friday's 14-5 thrashing of Chicago. He'll get what looks like a rest Saturday, with the Dodgers playing another early afternoon game, as Drew Butera steps in to catch starter Roberto Hernandez.