Carlos Quentin is not in the Padres' lineup Sunday. It appears to just be a day of rest. Quentin is batting .483/.545/.793 with a couple homers this month. Kyle Blanks is starting in left field Sunday.

Carlos Quentin is back in the Padres' lineup Tuesday. Quentin sat out Monday's game with a sore left shoulder after colliding with the wall on Sunday. He'll be facing the Dodgers for the first time since the incident with Zack Greinke in April. Greinke is not scheduled to pitch in the series.

Carlos Quentin is not in the Padres' lineup on Monday. Quentin is feeling a little sore after colliding with the wall on Sunday. It's not considered a big deal, though, and he anticipates playing during the series against the Dodgers.

Carlos Quentin went 3-for-3 with two doubles and a walk in his return to the starting lineup on Friday. Quentin's first multihit game since April 30 has him back over the Mendoza Line at .203 for the first time in three weeks. Now all he needs is a multi-RBI game; he has just one this season.

Carlos Quentin (knee) is back in Friday's lineup against the Diamondbacks. Quentin hurt his left knee in an awkward slide on Monday and received a cortisone shot on Tuesday. The 30-year-old is hitting just .178 with four homers and a .674 OPS in 30 games this season.

Carlos Quentin is out of the Padres' lineup again Wednesday after receiving an injection in his left knee Tuesday. The Padres were expecting Quentin to miss just one game after he aggravated his chronic knee injury on an awkward slide Monday. They changed their minds, though, deciding to give him the injection in hopes that he'll be ready on Friday after Thursday's off day. Jesus Guzman is playing left field Wednesday.

Carlos Quentin is not in the Padres' lineup Tuesday after tweaking his knee during Monday's game. Quentin missing games here and there due to his chronic knee issues has become routine. The good news is that he's expected to be back in there Wednesday. Chris Denorfia is getting the start in left field Tuesday.

Padres activated OF Carlos Quentin from the paternity leave list. Quentin was out Thursday and Friday to be present for the birth of his son. He returns to a weak .686 OPS.

Carlos Quentin will return from the paternity leave list Saturday. Quentin missed Thursday's game following the birth of his son and was placed on paternity leave Friday. The Padres will have to make a roster move Saturday in order to bring him back.

Padres placed OF Carlos Quentin on the paternity leave list. Quentin was out of the lineup Thursday following the birth of his new son. He can remain away from the team for 24 to 72 hours.