Carlos Quentin returned to action on Saturday July 26.

Carlos Quentin was removed from Friday's game against the Braves with an apparent injury.

It's unclear what exactly happened, but Quentin looked frustrated after striking out in his final at bat, and Will Venable entered the game defensively as a replacement for him. It's likely that he aggravated his recent left shoulder injury.

Carlos Quentin doubled, singled and drove in three runs Friday against the Dodgers.

Quentin raised his average to .175 with the performance! He's still just 10-for-75 (.133) since the beginning of July, but if he can stay healthy for a while, he should begin to pick it up.

Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 with a double and two-run homer in Tuesday's win over the Reds.

Quentin returned to the Padres' lineup Monday after missing three starts with a sore shoulder. This was his first round-tripper since June 16. It's been a slog for the veteran, who is slashing just .185/.287/.359 in 35 games. San Diego needs Quentin to get going. Seth Smith can't keep doing it alone.

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) struck out as a pinch-hitter Sunday in the Padres' win over the Diamondbacks.

Quentin has been out of the San Diego starting lineup since Friday because of soreness in his left shoulder. He is aiming to return on Monday night at Coors Field.

Carlos Quentin returned to action on Sunday June 29.

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) was "feeling better" Saturday, according to Padres' manager Bud Black.

Quentin had to be scratched Friday because of a sore left shoulder and probably won't be available Saturday, but the 31-year-old is expected to avoid the disabled list.

Carlos Quentin was scratched from Friday's lineup due to a sore shoulder.

He sustained the injury awkwardly diving for a ball in the outfield on Thursday. It doesn't appear to be serious, so expect him to return to the Padres lineup in a day or two.

Carlos Quentin has been scratched from the Padres starting lineup for Friday's contest against the Diamondbacks.

No word yet has been given as to the reason for the late scratch, but the oft-injured outfielder has dealt with his share of ailments already this season. The team should provide an update on his status shortly, but it certainly wouldn't be surprising to see him forced back to the disabled list.

Carlos Quentin returned to action on Saturday June 21.

Carlos Quentin (knee) is out of the lineup Saturday versus the Dodgers.

Quentin has been dealing with left knee soreness. He is forced to miss his second consecutive game. Jake Goebbert is getting his first start in the big leagues to replace Quentin in left field.

Carlos Quentin is out of Friday's lineup against the Dodgers due to left knee soreness.

Quentin has had all sorts of knee issues in recent years and began the season on the DL with an injury to the very same knee, so the Padres won't take any chances. The 31-year-old is hitting just .091 (4-for-44) this month.

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, Carlos Quentin may be open to waiving his no-trade clause.

Quentin received complete no-trade protection on the three-year, $27 million contract extension that he signed with the Padres in July 2012, allowing him to block a move to any team. But the Friars are buried in the National League West standings with a record of 30-42 and Quentin is believed to be open to joining a contender before the July 31 deadline. Heyman says "San Diego higher-ups haven't yet officially approached Quentin about the possibility of a trade."

Carlos Quentin went 2-for-4 with a solo homer in Monday's loss against the Mariners.

We'll take all the progress we can get: Quentin is 3-for-7 over the past 48 hours after going 1-for-32 in his last several games before that. The outfielder needs time off from time to time in order to protect his fragile body, and he hasn't been hitting much while manning the San Diego sod. Quentin is batting .212/.312/.379 with three round trips in 66 at-bats.

Carlos Quentin went 0-for-4 in Friday's loss to the Mets.

Quentin now has just one hit in his last 32 at-bats. Now that's a deep funk. His batting line currently sits at an anemic .186/.290/.322 on the year.

Carlos Quentin went 0-for-4 with a pair of strikeouts in Wednesday's loss to the Phillies.

Quentin has logged just one hit in his last 34 trips to the plate. He had been dealing with a groin injury and has gotten intermittent rest as a result, but he can't seem to get going at the plate. Quentin owns a .200/.308/.345 with a pair of home runs in 65 trips to the plate.

Carlos Quentin (groin) will return to the Padres' lineup Monday.

Quentin hit a pinch-hit homer Saturday and will be available to pinch-hit again Sunday, but the start Monday will be his first in a week. He's been limited to 16 plate appearances this season due to injury.

Carlos Quentin hit a two-run homer as a pinch-hitter Saturday against the Cubs.

It was Quentin's first appearance since he tweaked a groin muscle six days ago. He's still likely a long shot to rejoin the starting lineup on Sunday, but at least he's progressing.

Carlos Quentin (groin) took batting practice on the field before Friday's game.

He could be available to pinch-hit on Friday, but remains unlikely to return to the starting lineup until Monday. The oft-injured outfielder lasted just a week after returning from the disabled list before sustaining another injury.

Carlos Quentin (groin) will not start for a few more days, but the Padres remain hopeful that he'll avoid the disabled list.

Manager Bud Black likened Quentin's groin injury to that of Seth Smith's, who missed four games and then had his play limited for an additional five contests last month. Quentin was just activated from the disabled list a week ago.