FOX Sports' Jon Paul Morosi reports that the Tigers have interest in acquiring the Padres' Carlos Quentin. The Blue Jays have also been linked to the San Diego outfielder, and other teams should join the fray as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. Quentin, 29, has registered a fantastic .421/.542/.921 batting line in 12 games this season for the Friars. He's set to become a free agent five days after the 2012 World Series.

According to CBS Sports' Jon Heyman, the Blue Jays are expected to target Padres slugger Carlos Quentin. But they won't be alone. Quentin is batting .481 with a 1.734 OPS in eight games since returning from the disabled list and would look good in just about any lineup. The Padres may try to work out a contract extension first with the impending free agent outfielder but are sure to shop him if a deal can't be struck. The non-waiver trade deadline is July 31.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports the Padres "haven't entirely given up the idea" of signing impending free agent outfielder Carlos Quentin to a contract extension. But the in-flux ownership situation out in San Diego likely has to be settled before a legitimate offer can be made. Quentin, 29, is batting .522 with a 1.925 OPS and five home runs in 26 plate appearances since returning from the disabled list in late May. He's likely to draw multiple trade offers as the July 31 non-waiver deadline approaches. The clock is ticking for all of the parties involved.

Carlos Quentin crushed two home runs in San Diego's 6-5 victory over the Giants Tuesday. He went 3-for-4, adding a double. The 29-year-old outfielder, who made his season debut on May 28, is hitting a ridiculous .522/.577/1.348 with five homers and nine RBI in just six games. Get him active in all formats if he wasn't already.

Carlos Quentin turned in another big game for the Padres on Wednesday, hitting two homers, doubling and driving in four runs against the Cubs. Alonso went 7-for-12 with three homers and four doubles against the Cubs, yet the Padres were swept anyway. It certainly doesn't bode well for the team's chances going forward.

Padres activated OF Carlos Quentin from the 15-day disabled list. Quentin will make his Padres debut on Monday afternoon in Chicago, batting fourth and playing left field against the Cubs. He's been in recovery mode from arthroscopic knee surgery since mid-March. The 29-year-old outfielder may carry some fantasy value in deeper mixed leagues.

Padres manager Bud Black indicated that Carlos Quentin (knee) could be activated from the disabled list Monday. Quentin has re-started his rehab assignment after recovering from a setback earlier this month, going 4-for-7 with a homer and three RBI over two games with High-A Lake Elsinore. It appears that his surgically-repaired knee is feeling good, paving the way for his return to the middle of the Padres' lineup.

Carlos Quentin (knee) went 3-for-4 with a two-run homer, three RBI and three runs scored in a rehab appearance Friday for High-A Lake Elsinore. Quentin has had multiple setbacks to his surgically-repaired right knee, but looks to be trending in the right direction. The Padres have yet to put a timetable on his return. A best-case scenario would have Quentin coming off the disabled list sometime in June.

Carlos Quentin (knee) is slated to resume his minor league rehab assignment. Quentin was shut down from his rehab assignment earlier this month after feeling soreness in his surgically-repaired knee, but he's back on track following a cortisone shot. The Padres don't want another setback, so they are likely to ease him back into action slowly. Don't expect him to come off the DL until sometime in June.

Carlos Quentin (knee) played six innings in the outfield in an extended spring training game Wednesday. He made it through the appearance without any issues. Quentin suffered a setback in his rehab almost a couple weeks ago, but he's starting to get back on track. He should be able to resume his rehab assignment soon.