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Robbie Ross | Relief Pitcher

Team: Texas Rangers
Age / DOB:  (24) / 6/24/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 215
Bats / Throws: Left / Left
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Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram writes that Robbie Ross is a "full-fledged candidate" for the Rangers' rotation next season.
Ross was also a candidate for the rotation last spring training but was moved back to the bullpen in late March. The left-hander is starting in the Dominican Winter League in order to build up some innings for a possible move to the rotation. Although all 123 of Ross' appearances at the major league level have come in relief, he posted a 2.88 ERA as a starter in the minors. Nov 11 - 8:09 PM
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter

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Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross retired the only batter he faced in relief Sunday night against the Cardinals.

Interestingly, it snapped a streak of 11 consecutive appearances in which Ross had struck out at least one batter, a stretch that began on May 30. The left-hander has been dynamite this year, posting a 1.51 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 37/12 K/BB rate over 35 2/3 innings to go with 11 holds.
Jun 24 - 1:38 AM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross has been moved back to the bullpen.

Ross has put up a 3.07 ERA over 14 2/3 Cactus League innings, but the Rangers prefer to keep him in the bullpen, where he posted a 2.22 mark as a rookie last year. The competition for the No. 5 starter spot is down to Nick Tepesch, Randy Wells, Derek Lowe and Justin Grimm, with Tepesch looking like the favorite at the moment.
Related: Nick Tepesch
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Mar 21 - 7:35 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross tossed three scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the Cubs.

Ross was supposed to pitch five innings, but had to be removed after working up a high pitch count. It was a wildly effective outing, as he allowed three walks and gave up four hits. Ross is competing with Justin Grimm and non-roster invite Nick Tepesch for the final spot in the Rangers' Opening Day rotation.
Mar 17 - 9:22 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross allowed two runs on three hits and was pulled in the third inning of Sunday's win over the Indians.

Ross was scheduled to throw four innings but was taken out early after working up a high pitch-count. He gave up three walks and struggled with his command. It was his worst performance to date, so it shouldn't be a major concern on his chances of winning an Opening Day rotation spot. Justin Grimm came on late for the Rangers and picked up the save after allowing just one run over the final three innings.
Mar 10 - 9:48 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross tossed four innings of one-run ball in Wednesday's win over the Cubs.

Ross allowed four hits -- including a solo homer to Scott Hairston -- while striking out one and walking no one. The southpaw sports a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over his first nine innings this spring and might be the favorite for the fifth spot in the rotation following Martin Perez's injury. That's assuming, of course, that the Rangers don't seek help outside the organization.
Mar 6 - 6:14 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said the team will consider moving Robbie Ross into the rotation if they don't acquire another starter.

The Rangers have four set starters in Yu Darvish, Derek Holland, Matt Harrison and Alexi Ogando, and they'll get Colby Lewis back around midseason. If Ross is indeed tried out as a starter, he would compete with Martin Perez for the final spot in the rotation. The southpaw put up a 2.22 ERA in 2012 out of the bullpen but made all but one of his appearances in the minors as a starter, posting a 2.88 ERA.
Source: Richard Durrett on Twitter
Thu, Dec 13, 2012 06:21:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Rangers activated LHP Robbie Ross from the 15-day disabled list.

Ross missed just over the minimum with forearm soreness. He'll return as the Rangers' primary left-handed specialist over Martin Perez and Michael Kirkman.
Sat, Sep 15, 2012 04:38:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross (forearm) threw another bullpen session Friday.

Ross is set to be activated from the disabled list on Saturday or Sunday. The rookie southpaw has been sidelined since late August with forearm soreness.
Source: Jeff Wilson on Twitter
Fri, Sep 14, 2012 05:47:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross (forearm) threw a successful bullpen session Wednesday.

Assuming he feels fine Thursday, Ross will be activated from the disabled list Friday. He's been out since late August with soreness in his left forearm.
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
Wed, Sep 12, 2012 08:20:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross (forearm) will throw a bullpen session Thursday.

Ross threw long-toss Tuesday with no issues. If Thursday's bullpen session goes off without a hitch, he could be activated from the DL as early as Friday. Ross has been out since late August with soreness in his left forearm.
Source: Rangers.mlb.com
Tue, Sep 11, 2012 08:56:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross (forearm) has been cleared to resume throwing.

The left-hander has been sidelined since late August with soreness in his left forearm. The Rangers will likely take it slow with Ross, but he should be fine to rejoin the bullpen later this month.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Fri, Sep 7, 2012 10:41:00 AM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Robbie Ross (arm) is expected to be cleared to resume a throwing program after visiting with Dr. Keith Meister Wednesday.

Ross has been sidelined since late August with soreness in his left forearm. He's expected back for postseason play, though it's not clear how many appearances he'll make it back for this month.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Wed, Sep 5, 2012 07:17:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Rangers placed LHP Robbie Ross on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to August 30, with left forearm soreness.

The severity of the injury isn't yet known. Ross has been an important part of the Rangers' bullpen this season, posting a 1.78 ERA and 43/22 K/BB ratio over 60 2/3 innings.
Source: MLBlogs.com
Fri, Aug 31, 2012 11:00:00 PM
Robbie Ross - R - Rangers

Rangers manager Ron Washington indicated that it's unlikely Robbie Ross will come out of the bullpen to fill Alexi Ogando's (groin) spot in the rotation Saturday.

Ross was a logical choice, as he's started throughout the minors and threw four innings in relief of Ogando Sunday, but Washington likes him where he is. "Without Ogando down there, he's the magical piece," the manager said. "He can do a lot of things. I want him to stay in the bullpen." It's still up in the air as to who the Rangers will use Saturday, but it won't be Roy Oswalt, as he's starting for Double-A Frisco Tuesday and will need at least one more minor league start after that.
Source: Dallas Morning News
Tue, Jun 12, 2012 07:25:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Geovany Soto
2Robinson Chirinos
1B1Prince Fielder
2B1Jurickson Profar
SS1Elvis Andrus
2Adam Rosales
3Luis Sardinas
3B1Adrian Beltre
LF1Jim Adduci
CF1Leonys Martin
2Bryan Petersen
RF1Alex Rios
2Brad Snyder
DH1Mitch Moreland
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Yu Darvish
2Derek Holland
3Matt Harrison
4Martin Perez
5Alexi Ogando
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Joakim Soria
2Neftali Feliz
3Tanner Scheppers
4Neal Cotts
5Robbie Ross
6Jason Frasor
7Nick Tepesch
8Michael Kirkman
9Shawn Tolleson
10Lisalverto Bonilla
11Jose Contreras
12Nate Adcock
13Ben Rowen
14Joseph Ortiz