8/26 13:43: Ken Rosenthal of FOXSports says the Red Sox, Rangers and Rays are in on Hawpe.

8/26 11:27: ESPN.com’s Richard Durrett says the Texas Rangers have interest in Hawpe, but the team has to decide if they want to try to sign him.

8/26 10:31: MLB.com’s Corey Brock says the Padres will pass on Hawpe.

8/26 10:13: A source close to Dan Hayes of the North County Times confirmed that the Padres have talked to the Rockies about Hawpe . Six or seven teams reported are interested in Hawpe.

8/25 12:10: Although his status as a free agent is not clear, Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post says outfielder Brad Hawpe (formerly/currently) of the Colorado Rockies is attracting “genuine interest” from the San Diego Padres.

The Padres attempted to acquire Hawpe last month before they acquired Ryan Ludwick. The Padres may not be alone in seeking Hawpe’s service. Renck adds that the Rangers are also looking at him.

A team official close to Renck said Hawpe will clear waivers on Thursday, but another official said Hawpe had already cleared.

Hawpe, 31, is owed approximately $2.2 million for the remainder of the year. If he’s a free-agent, then that responsibility falls on the Rockies less the prorated portion of the Major League minimum if he signs on with a new team. He hit .255 with with seven home runs and 37 RBIs this season with the Rockies. He was officially designated for assignment by the Rockies on Thursday, August 19.