Ross made the Rangers opening day roster out of spring training in 2012.[3] He made his major league debut on April 8,2012,against the Chicago White Sox. Robbie's first strikeout victim was Paul Konerko. His first major league victory came April 14,2012 against the Minnesota Twins in relief of Yu Darvish. The very next day,he picked up his second victory,also against the Twins,in relief of NeftalíFeliz.
In his first season with the Red Sox,Ross appeared in 54 games,collecting a 0–2 record,with a 3.86 ERA,striking out 53 batters. In 2015,Ross had a solid season posting a 3.86 ERA in 54 appearances,and even serving as the Red Sox closer for a brief time. He would amass the only 6 saves of his MLB career in 2015.
In 2016,Ross was an integral part of the Boston bullpen,appearing in 54 games,racking up 55+1⁄3 innings, to the tune of a 3–2 record and 56 strikeouts. Ross' 2017 season was cut short due to a back injury, he appeared in only 8 games. He was outrighted off the roster after the season and he elected to become a free agent.[5]
Chicago White Sox
Ross signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox on March 4, 2018.[6] He was released on June 9, 2018.[7]
Pittsburgh Pirates
On March 4, 2019, Ross signed a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was released on March 25, 2019.
In July 2020, Ross signed on to play for the Sugar Land Lightning Sloths of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season.[8]
Detroit Tigers
On January 16, 2021, Ross signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers organization.[9] He was assigned to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens to begin the year. Ross appeared in 27 games for Triple-A Toledo, going 2–8 with a 7.03 ERA and 26 strikeouts. On August 6, Ross retired from professional baseball.
Wild Health Genomes
On May 3, 2022, Ross came out of retirement to sign with the Wild Health Genomes of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[10] In 30 games, Ross registered a 3.40 ERA with 58 strikeouts and 2 saves in 45 innings of work. He became a free agent after the season.
On September 16, 2023, Ross signed with the Lexington Counter Clocks of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He started for Lexington that day, going 5 innings and allowing 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits and 3 walks with 7 strikeouts. He was released by the team the next day.[11]
Mumbai Cobras
On October 23, 2023, Ross was selected in the second round by the Mumbai Cobras, with the 12th overall pick, of the 2023 Baseball United inaugural draft.[12] Ross pitched 1+1⁄3 innings for United All-Stars West in the league's inaugural showcase series, surrendering 2 runs (1 earned) on 3 hits and 2 walks.[13]
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