According to FOX Sports, the Padres want to trade either Jason Bartlett or Orlando Hudson. The Friars are on a cost-cutting mission this winter and are prepared to hand regular playing time to some of their younger backups. Bartlett makes $5.5 million next season with a $5.5 million option (or $1.5 million buyout) for 2013. Hudson is set to earn $5.5 million with an $8 million club option (or $2 million buyout) for 2013. The San Diego front office should get some phone calls from clubs desperate for infield depth.

Jason Bartlett went 2-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in San Diego's win over the Reds on Sunday. Another nice day for the Padres shortstop, who is now batting .300 in August and .304 since the All-Star break. His season triple slash of .254/.319/.315 remains below his career norms, however.

Jason Bartlett hit a solo home run in San Diego's win over the Dodgers on Wednesday. Bartlett took Ted Lilly deep in the sixth inning, untying a 0-0 game. His second home run of the season was his first in 51 games. He also stole his 22nd base, putting him four behind Cameron Maybin for the Padres' team lead.

Jason Bartlett returned to action on Sunday July 31.

Jason Bartlett was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Rockies with a tight right hamstring. The severity of the injury isn't yet known. Alberto Gonzalez will start in his place at shortstop and bat seventh.

Padres activated Jason Bartlett from the paternity leave list. Bartlett missed two games to be present for the birth of his second child. The 31-year-old shortstop is batting .244/.310/.301 with one home run, 21 RBI and 20 stolen bases in 379 plate appearances this season.

Jason Bartlett (paternity leave) is expected back Wednesday. He'll have missed two games to attend the birth of his second child. Bartlett is hitting just .244/.310/.301 this season but has stolen 20 bases.

Jason Bartlett went 3-for-4 with two steals and three runs scored Saturday against the Giants. Bartlett certainly isn't of much use in any other category, but he is up to 20 steals for the season. He's been especially successful stealing bases against the Giants, going 6-for-7 in nine games this season.

Jason Bartlett returned to action on Thursday July 14.

Jason Bartlett was a late scratch from Sunday's lineup for undisclosed reasons. He's been replaced by Alberto Gonzalez at shortstop. We'll update Bartlett's status as soon as more is known.