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The Twins will be without right-hander Michael Tonkin to start the season, according to a report from Phil Miller of the Star Tribune. Miller adds that the club’s plan is for Tonkin to remain in extended Spring Training for “a few weeks” to build back up to pitching.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Twins trainer discusses status of several injured players

We already covered Erasmo Ramirez’s long-term shoulder issues in larger detail earlier tonight, but Twins trainer Nick Paparesta’s meeting with reporters (including MLB.com and La Velle E.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 8

Injury updates on Twins pitchers Zebby Matthews, Michael Tonkin, Justin Topa

We've got some injury updates on a few Minnesota Twins pitchers to discuss, courtesy of Minneapolis Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller. Matthews left Thursday's spring game against the Yankees with a right hip injury after he slipped a bit while fielding a chopper in the infield, but it sounds like he avoided anything serious.

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Twins Bullpen Depth Survives Non-Tender Deadline; Relief Questions Persist

Despite some speculation that Michael Tonkin or Justin Topa might be non-tendered, the Minnesota Twins are set to retain all of their arbitration-eligible players.

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Twins Agree to Contracts with Stewart, Topa, Tonkin; All Arbitration-Eligible Players Tendered

Arbitration season is officially underway. The Twins agreed to contracts with three relievers and tendered contracts to the remaining eight players. Perhaps the most surprising move was the return of Michael Tonkin, who agreed to a $1M salary for next season.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 22

Report: Twins agree to one-year, $1 million deal with Michael Tonkin, avoid arbitration

The Minnesota Twins agreed to a one-year, $1 million deal with right-handed reliever Michael Tonkin for the 2025 season, avoiding arbitration, according to a report from the New York Post's Jon Heyman.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / August 27

Twins claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Yankees

Right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin is back with the Minnesota Twins, who claimed him off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday. Tonkin was drafted by Minnesota in 2008 and played in the organization until 2017.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 27

Twins DFA veteran pitcher acquired at trade deadline

The right-hander had scoreless outings in seven of his 10 appearances with Minnesota, but also had three shakier outings, leading to a 4.15 ERA in 13 innings overall.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 27

Minnesota Twins Claim Familiar Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins bullpen was expected to be good, this season. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been, for quite some time. At the deadline, the front office wasn’t able to trade for an impact reliever.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 27

Twins claim reliever Michael Tonkin off waivers from Yankees

The Twins have claimed veteran relief pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Yankees. It'll be his second stint with Minnesota this season and the third of his career.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 25

New York Yankees DFA Veteran Bullpen Arm in Surprise Move

The New York Yankees are moving on from one of their most frequently used bullpen arms. Before Sunday’s rubber match against the Colorado Rockies, the Yankees announced they have designated right-handed reliever Michael Tonkin for assignment.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 25

Ex-Mets' Reliever Surprisingly DFA'd by Cross-Town Rival

This former New York Mets' reliever found some success with the cross-town rival New York Yankees this season. However, the Yankees surprisingly designated right-hander Michael Tonkin for assignment on Sunday, as the team was in need of a fresh arm in their bullpen.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / June 11

Have the Yankees Unlocked Something in This Pitcher?

Before Michael Tonkin was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers, he was designated for assignment three times in the first month of the season. The

MLB News / Empire Sports Media / June 11

Yankees turn Mets’ bullpen trash into their treasure

When the New York Yankees claimed right-handed relief pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers, they took on a player who had struggled significantly earlier in the season, posting a 5.14 ERA with the Mets and a disheartening 9.00 ERA with the Minnesota Twins.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / April 27

Yankees’ new bullpen arm blows game in first opportunity

The New York Yankees, facing a depleted bullpen, have made a strategic addition by claiming right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Mets.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 25

Yankees claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Mets

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Mets on Thursday. The Mets designated Tonkin, 34, for assignment -- for the second time this month -- on Monday.

New York Mets News / Field Level Media / April 22, 2024

Mets reinstate RHP Reid-Foley from IL, DFA Tonkin again

The New York Mets designated Michael Tonkin for assignment Monday for the second time this month and activated fellow right-hander Sean Reid-Foley off the 15-day injured list.

New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 22, 2024

Mets designate veteran reliever for assignment

It’s the second time the Mets have designated the pitcher for assignment within the season’s first three-and-a-half weeks.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9, 2024

Twins acquire RHP Michael Tonkin, put OF Max Kepler on IL

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the New York Mets for cash considerations Tuesday. To make room for Tonkin on the 26-man roster, the Twins placed outfielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with a right knee contusion.