Gonzalez (hamstring) is hoping to begin a short rehab assignment this weekend before possibly being activated from the 10-day injured list some time next week, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Red Sox haven't commented on whether Gonzalez's plan is actually realistic, and given that manager Alex Cora said the utility man wasn't close to returning as of Sunday, it wouldn't be at all surprising if it takes him longer to begin a rehab stint. Gonzalez's timeline should become more clear in the coming days, but in any scenario, he should have a good chance to be activated at some point in the earlier parts of August.