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In 2019, Robertson faced a significant setback when he required Tommy John surgery, sidelining him for nearly two years. Most players in his position might have considered retirement, but not him. Rather than resigning himself to the shadows, Robertson demonstrated resilience and an unwavering desire to return to the mound. He fought his way back into baseball through independent league games and eventually landed a spot with the Tampa Bay Rays, proving that age and injury were obstacles he could overcome.
The narrative of his journey is defined by comebacks—performing well enough to pitch in the playoffs with the Rays in 2021, and later signing with the Chicago Cubs, rediscovering his form and re-establishing his value in the league.