Robertson (illness) will start at third base and will hit sixth Wednesday against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Robertson started Tuesday but was unable to finish the contest after falling ill. He apparently felt much better after reporting to the ballpark Wednesday morning, so he'll slot back into the starting nine and should continue to see steady at-bats for the foreseeable future while Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Matt Duffy (hamstring) are on the injured list.

Robertson exited Tuesday's game against the Rockies due to illness, Tricia Whitaker of Fox Sports Florida reports.

EDGE Analysis

Robertson was pulled for pinch-hitter Brandon Lowe during the second inning, but the reason for his departure wasn't immediately known. Robertson should have an opportunity for increased playing time with Joey Wendle (hamstring) and Matt Duffy (hamstring) on the injured list, but he could be held out of Wednesday's lineup just to be safe with an off day to follow Thursday.

Robertson is in the lineup Monday against the Rockies, batting seventh and playing third base.

EDGE Analysis

Robertson should find himself in the lineup on a more regular basis now that Joey Wendle (hamstring) has joined Matt Duffy (hamstring) on the injured list. After hitting .262/.382/.415 last season, good for a 127 wRC+, he has the chance to carve out a larger role if he impresses in the next few weeks.

Robertson went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in a Grapefruit League loss to the Braves on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The versatile infielder continues to produce in the waning days of spring, with his seventh-inning round tripper bringing home the Rays' only runs of the night. Robertson will help fill in at third base during Matt Duffy's season-opening absence due to a hamstring injury, and his considerable defensive versatility will also afford him relatively frequent starts at second base, shortstop and even left field as needed throughout the campaign.

Robertson will be one of three players filling in at third base during Matt Duffy's (hamstring) stay on the injured list, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Duffy will miss at least the first seven games of the season, and Robertson will team with Yandy Diaz and Joey Wendle to help man the hot corner in his absence. Robertson's value is greatly based on his positional versatility, so Duffy's situation is one the 25-year-old is well suited to help alleviate. Robertson spent time at all four infield positions last season, including 19 games at third base.

Robertson is not locked into any particular position, but he's expected to play a substantial role for the Rays this season, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Robertson slashed a solid .262/.382/.415 with 25 extra-base hits (16 doubles, nine home runs) and 34 RBI across 340 plate appearances in 2018 while seeing time at all four infield positions, left field and as a designated hitter. However, an early-August thumb injury put a premature end to his season, although he entered spring at full health. The versatile 24-year-old is seemingly assured of an Opening Day roster spot due to positional flexibility and could be a solid contributor in multiple categories depending on how regular his playing time remains.

Robertson went 2-for-2 with a solo homer, a double and an additional two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

Robertson put the Rays on the board in the second inning with a two-run double off Mike Shawaryn. He followed that up with a solo home run in the fourth inning before giving way to Jake Cronenworth at shortstop.

Robertson (thumb) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Robertson has hoping to be able to return before the end of the season after undergoing early-August thumb surgery, but this move rules out that possibility. Removing Robertson from the 40-man roster clears space for Andrew Moore to be activated from the restricted list now that his passport issue has been resolved.

Robertson (thumb) is still holding out hope of returning this season, Bill Chastain of MLB.com reports. "I think that [the Rays are] on board as well," Robertson said. "With that being said, I don't think there's going to be any rushing in the process. The goal is to still, hopefully, get some more at-bats this year, whether that's with a week left in the season or not."

EDGE Analysis

The versatile Robertson underwent what was assumed to likely be season-ending surgery on his left thumb Aug. 7, but he'll look to squeeze in a return if at all possible. A reduction of 15-20 pounds this past offseason seemed to help Robertson, who was slashing a solid .262/.382/.415 with 25 extra-base hits (16 doubles, nine home runs) and 34 RBI over 340 plate appearances across 88 games before his injury. All three components of his slash line -- along with his production across all other major categories -- were significant improvements on a rookie 2017 campaign in which he'd played only 13 fewer games.

Robertson underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb Tuesday, Juan Toribio of The Athletic Tampa Bay reports.

EDGE Analysis

The recovery time for the procedure is reportedly six-to-eight weeks, but even the short end of that time frame would see Robertson only back for a few games, so the team is likely to play it cautious. The 24-year-old improved his wRC+ from 76 to 128 in his sophomore campaign, making him a potentially interesting option for next season.