Ross (heel) is progressing well from his plantar fasciitis, and the Red Sox feel he could be sent out on a rehab assignment sometime in the next 10 days, the Providence Journal reports. Manager John Farrell said it "still seems to be a realistic possibility" that Ross will be activated when eligible to return from the disabled list Aug. 17. In the meantime, Boston is going with two rookie catchers, Christian Vazquez and Dan Butler.