Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is expected to return to the Padres' lineup Saturday. Quentin has missed the last seven games with left shoulder soreness, but managed to avoid the DL. He was batting .261/.367/.471 with seven homers and 22 RBI in 50 games prior to the injury.

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is out of the Padres' lineup for the seventh straight game Friday. Quentin hasn't played since last Friday due to a sore left shoulder, but Padres manager Bud Black still thinks he will avoid a stint on the disabled list. Kyle Blanks will start in left field Friday while Jesus Guzman will play first base.

Padres manager Bud Black still thinks Carlos Quentin (shoulder) will avoid the disabled list. Quentin missed a sixth straight start Thursday with a sore left shoulder, but he's feeling much better. "Carlos is doing better, he's feeling better," Black said. "He's getting closer to hitting in the cage. He feels much better, he's doing fine." It sounds like Quentin will likely return over the weekend.

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is out of the Padres' lineup again Thursday. He's now missed six straight starts with a sore left shoulder. The Padres have maintained that the outfielder is day-to-day, but obviously the disabled list becomes a real possibility the longer this drags on. Chris Denorfia is starting in left field Thursday.

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday. He's now missed four straight starts with a sore left shoulder. Quentin remains day-to-day for now, but the disabled list will become a possibility if he doesn't improve in a hurry. Chris Denorfia is starting in left field Tuesday.

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is not in the Padres' lineup Monday. It's the third straight start he's missed due to a nagging left shoulder injury. The Padres are calling Quentin day-to-day for now, but they haven't ruled out the disabled list as a possibility. Kyle Blanks is starting in left field Monday.

The Union-Tribune San Diego reports Carlos Quentin (shoulder) could be placed on the disabled list. Quentin missed his second straight game Sunday and will be reevaluated early this week. "We're keeping an eye on it," Padres manager Bud Black said. "He's day to day. We're cautiously optimistic that he's going to be fine."

Carlos Quentin (shoulder) is not in the Padres' lineup Sunday. It's the second straight game he's missed due to a sore left shoulder. Quentin missed a game earlier this month after banging the shoulder into the outfield wall, and it appears that it's still giving him trouble. The Padres have given no indication that a DL stint might be required. Mark Kotsay is starting in left field Sunday.

Carlos Quentin was scratched from the lineup on Saturday due to left shoulder discomfort. He felt something after taking a swing during Friday's game, so he got the day off on Saturday to avoid further injury. There's no indication of the severity of the injury, but we'll assume it's day-to-day at this point.

Carlos Quentin is not in the Padres' lineup against the Diamondbacks on Saturday. There doesn't seem to be a health issue, so it's likely just a day off for the outfielder. He's got a .261/.367/.471 line through 51 games this year.