Cubs' de facto closer Robertson returns from COVID list originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Cubs activated de facto closer David Robertson from the COVID-19-related injured list before Wednesday's game against the Pirates.
“I definitely needed five days off,” Robertson said. “And then after that, it’s a matter of getting my energy levels back up to join the team.”
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Robertson went on the injured list last week after testing positive for COVID-19. He was cleared Wednesday.
He follows Marcus Stroman, who also went on the IL with no designation, in getting cleared. Stroman was cleared Tuesday.
“Just the typical symptoms everyone else is having,” Robertson said. “I definitely couldn’t have gone out there and performed at the level they would need me too.
“And there’s also the fear of spreading it throughout your team. I didn’t want to do that. I wanted to make sure early if I had it or not and get out of there.”
Robertson said he’s feeling “good” now physically. He was able to throw a little bit, including with Stroman, who is set to return from the IL and start on Thursday.
“A lot of sitting around, trying to get as much exercise as I can,” Robertson said. “Just down for a few days and slowly my energy came back.”
Roberton said it’s the first time he’s had COVID.
“First time and hopefully last,” he said. “Glad I’m vaccinated and boosted. I think it helped.”
While Stroman and Robertson have been cleared, the Cubs placed Jason Heyward (Tuesday) and Michael Hermosillo (Wednesday) on the IL with no designation this week.
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