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David Ross | Catcher

Team: Boston Red Sox
Age / DOB:  (36) / 3/19/1977
Ht / Wt:  6'2' / 205
Bats / Throws: Right / Right
College: Florida
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Red Sox activated C David Ross from the 7-day disabled list.
Ross played in a rehab game with Double-A Portland on Thursday and didn't have any concussion symptoms. He'll return to backing up Jarrod Saltalamacchia. May 24 - 2:39 PM

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David Ross (concussion) will begin a rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.

Ross has been out since May 11 with concussion-related symptoms. Assuming he avoids a setback in Portland, he will rejoin the Red Sox on Friday against the Indians.
May 23 - 1:09 PM

David Ross (concussion) is hopeful to begin a minor league rehab assignment Thursday with Double-A Portland.

Ross hasn't played since May 11 due to concussion-related symptoms. However, he has increased activity in recent days and could rejoin the Red Sox this weekend if all goes well.
May 22 - 2:54 PM

David Ross (concussion) has been cleared to resume throwing and hitting off a tee.

Ross has been out of commission for a little over a week with concussion-related symptoms, but he's feeling much better of late. The Red Sox will still take things slowly with him, but he's moving in the right direction.
May 20 - 6:29 PM

David Ross (concussion) has reported improvement and could begin working out soon.

Ross will be examined on Monday in hopes of being cleared to resume workouts. The catcher has missed the last week of action with concussion-related symptoms.
May 19 - 12:54 PM

David Ross is still experiencing concussion symptoms and is likely to be re-examined Monday in Boston.

Ross was placed on the 7-day disabled list last Sunday and will not be ready to return when he's first eligible. Ryan Lavarnway will continue to serve as Jarrod Saltalamacchia's backup for now.
May 17 - 5:29 PM

Red Sox manager John Farrell said David Ross (concussion) will be re-examined "over the next couple of days."

Ross is eligible to come off the DL on Sunday, but the Sox will just wait to see how he recovers. "We're still taking this very much day to day," Farrell said. "He'll get reexamined in Boston over the next couple of days before rejoining us in Minnesota. There's no template on these, when the symptoms start to progress. Yesterday was a tougher day for him with some of those symptoms, so we've got to work off him in this. He'll be fully evaluated in Boston. Where we go from there will be dependent upon the diagnosis and the recommendations of the doctors there."
May 14 - 8:22 PM

Red Sox placed C David Ross on the 7-day disabled list with a concussion.

Ross evidently suffered the concussion during Saturday's game. It's not clear at this point how long he'll be out. Ryan Lavarnway has been recalled to take his spot on the roster.
May 12 - 1:24 PM

David Ross (quad) is back in the Red Sox starting lineup for Thursday night's game against the Twins.

Ross suffered a left quad contusion Tuesday in a collision with teammate Will Middlebrooks. It was never a major concern for the Red Sox medical staff.
May 9 - 3:24 PM

Red Sox manager John Farrell said that David Ross (quad) is much improved and could be available Wednesday night.

Ross left Tuesday's game after he suffered a left quad contusion in a collision with teammate Will Middlebrooks. It's not a major concern, but the Red Sox will likely try to stay away from using him Wednesday.
May 8 - 2:42 PM

David Ross has been diagnosed with a left quad contusion.

The injury is the result of a collision with Will Middlebrooks during Tuesday's game. Ross initially stayed in the game for one batter but then had to be removed. He seems likely to be unavailable for a day or two but should avoid the DL.
May 7 - 9:11 PM

David Ross left Tuesday's game with an apparent left knee injury after colliding with third baseman Will Middlebrooks.

Ross remained in the game for one batter after the collision but was then removed. He likely just has a bruise, but his status will be updated soon.
May 7 - 8:43 PM

David Ross had a huge day at the plate Friday against the Astros, going 4-for-4 with two homers and three runs scored.

Ross delivered solo homers in the second and fourth innings. With the four-hit night, he raised his batting average from .120 to .241 for the season. The 36-year-old backstop will get the majority of his playing time against southpaws, but he offers enough pop to have value in AL-only formats.
Apr 26 - 11:35 PM

Red Sox signed C David Ross to a two-year, $6.2 million contract.

The deal was reported last weekend and has now become official after Ross passed a physical. The 35-year-old batted .256/.321/.449 with nine home runs in 196 plate appearances with the Braves this season. He won't play every day in Boston but should certainly see more starts than he did in Atlanta.
Wed, Nov 14, 2012 09:19:00 PM

Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports the Red Sox have agreed to a two-year deal with David Ross.

The deal is pending a physical, but Ross is set to make $6.2 million over the next two seasons. It's a well-deserved raise for Ross, who is widely considered one of the best backup catchers in the game. The 35-year-old batted .256/.321/.449 with nine home runs in 196 plate appearances with the Braves. He'll likely get more playing time in Boston, but he's not expected to carry the full load behind the plate. However, the signing will allow the Red Sox to use both Jarrod Saltalamacchia and Ryan Lavarnway as potential trade chips.
Sat, Nov 10, 2012 08:37:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Jarrod Saltalamacchia
2David Ross
1B1Mike Napoli
2Mike Carp
2B1Dustin Pedroia
SS1Stephen Drew
3B1Will Middlebrooks
2Pedro Ciriaco
LF1Jonny Gomes
2Daniel Nava
CF1Jacoby Ellsbury
RF1Shane Victorino
DH1David Ortiz
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Lester
2Ryan Dempster
3Clay Buchholz
4John Lackey
5Felix Doubront
6Franklin Morales
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Andrew Bailey
2Joel Hanrahan
3Koji Uehara
4Junichi Tazawa
5Craig Breslow
6Andrew Miller
7Clayton Mortensen
8Alex Wilson
9Alfredo Aceves