Michael Tonkin| Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
| 2024 proj | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29.0 | 27 | 10 | 29 | 15 | 4.66 | 1.276 | 3.5 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 3.68 | 1.364 | 17.5 |
| 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 80.0 | 64 | 23 | 75 | 38 | 4.28 | 1.088 | 21.8 |
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 22 | 12 | 24 | 12 | 5.14 | 1.619 | -1.8 |
| 2016 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 71.7 | 80 | 24 | 80 | 40 | 5.02 | 1.451 | 1.4 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.3 | 21 | 9 | 19 | 9 | 3.47 | 1.286 | 4.8 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 23 | 6 | 16 | 10 | 4.74 | 1.526 | -0.6 |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 9 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0.79 | 1.059 | 7.4 |
| Date | News |
| 4/26/24 | Meet Matt Blake: Yankees pitching coach and his mom are aware of your memes. Nothing gets some Yankees fans excited quite like the addition of a reliever picked up off the scrap heap. The latest example of fans sharing this belief came when the Yankees claimed Michael Tonkin from the Mets on Thursday. A 34-year-old journeyman, Tonkin has a 4.44 ERA over 192 career games and a 6.00 mark over nine MLB innings this season. Nothing special, yet some celebrated the move with memes featuring Blake. Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/04/26/matt-blake-... |
| 4/25/24 | Yankees claim Michael Tonkin off waivers from Mets. The Yankees have claimed right-handed reliever Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Mets, allowing the thrice-DFA'd reliever to remain in New York. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/yankees-claim-michael-ton... |
| 4/23/24 | Mets cut reliever Tonkin for 2nd time in 18 days. Palmdale High graduate Michael Tonkin is on the move yet again. The right-handed reliever was designated for assignment by the New York Mets for the second time in 18 days Monday — with one appearance for Minnesota in between. Tonkin was cut one day after throwing 38 pitches over two scoreless innings during a 10-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Tonkin began the season with the Mets, then was designated for assignment on April 5. Source: https://www.avpress.com/sports/mets-cut-reliever-t... |
| 4/22/24 | Mets bring back Reid-Foley from IL, DFA Tonkin. 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. Reid-Foley, 28, opened the season on the IL with a shoulder impingement. The club also called up LHP Josh Walker after it optioned RHP Grant Hartwig to Triple-A Syracuse following Sunday's blowout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39997895/mets-... |
| 4/19/24 | Michael Tonkin rejoining Mets ahead of Friday’s series opener against Dodgers. Right-hander Michael Tonkin is set to rejoin the Mets for Friday night’s series-opening matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/michael-tonkin-rejoining-... |
| 4/18/24 | Mets bring back pitcher they just cut and traded away for cash. Days after the Mets shipped Michael Tonkin to Minnesota for cash, they are bringing the reliever back to New York. The team announced on Wednesday that they have claimed the right-hander off waivers from the Twins. Tonkin was designated for to make room for Julio Teheran (who the Mets also ended up DFA'ing) and was later traded to the Twins in exchange for cash. Tonkin made one appearance for Minnesota and gave up a pair of runs in two innings before the Twins designated him for assignment. Source: https://www.nj.com/sports/2024/04/mets-bring-back-... |
| 4/17/24 | Mets claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Twins. The Mets made a roster move on Wednesday, bringing back a familiar bullpen arm in Michael Tonkin. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-claim-rhp-michael-to... |
| 4/12/24 | New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals FREE LIVE STREAM (4/12/24): Watch MLB game without cable. The New York Mets face the Kansas City Royals in an MLB game on Friday, April 12, 2024 (4/12/24) at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Fans can watch the game for free via DirecTV Stream . Here's what you need to know: What : MLB game Who : New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals When : Friday, April 12, 2024 Where : Citi Field Time : 7:10 p.m. TV : SNY Channel finder: Verizon Fios , Comcast Xfinity , Spectrum/Charter , Optimum/Altice , Cox , DIRECTV , Dish , Hulu , fuboTV , Sling . Live stream: DirectTV Stream (free trial) Here's a recent MLB story from the AP: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the New York Mets to aid their injury-depleted bullpen on Source: https://www.nj.com/sports/2024/04/new-york-mets-vs... |
| 4/12/24 | What channel is the Mets game on today (4/12/24)? | FREE live stream, time, TV, channel for New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals. The New York Mets face the Kansas City Royals in an MLB game game on Friday, April 12, 2024 (4/12/24) at Citi Field in Queens, New York. Fans can watch the game for free via DirecTV Stream . Here's what you need to know: What : MLB game Who : New York Mets vs. Kansas City Royals When : Friday, April 12, 2024 Where : Citi Field Time : 7:10 p.m. TV : SNY Channel finder: Verizon Fios , Comcast Xfinity , Spectrum/Charter , Optimum/Altice , Cox , DIRECTV , Dish , Hulu , fuboTV , Sling . Live stream: DirectTV Stream (free trial) Here's a recent MLB story from the AP: MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the New York Mets to aid their injury-depleted bullpen Source: https://www.nj.com/sports/2024/04/what-channel-is-... |
| 4/09/24 | Twins reacquire reliever Michael Tonkin in deal with Mets to aid injury-depleted bullpen. The Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the New York Mets to aid their injury-depleted bullpen on Tuesday, reuniting the 34-year-old with his original major league team. The Twins placed right fielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list to make room on the 26-man roster. Kepler, who bruised his right knee when he fouled off a ball in the opener on March 28, has one hit in 20 at-bats with one walk. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/twins-reacquire-reliever-... |
| 4/05/24 | Mets designate Michael Tonkin for assignment. The Mets are designating reliever Michael Tonkin for assignment following his early-season struggles. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/mets-designate-michael-to... |
| 3/28/24 | Michael Tonkin, Yohan Ramirez earn final Mets pen spots. The Mets finalized the last two spots in their bullpen Thursday. Michael Tonkin and Yohan Ramirez were added to the team's Opening Day roster and a third candidate from the group, Sean Reid-Foley, was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement. All three pitchers are without remaining minor league options. Tonkin appeared in 45 games last season for the Braves and pitched to a 4.28 ERA. Michael Tonkin throws in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins during Spring Training at Clover Park. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST The Mets signed him to a split contract in December and watched him enjoy a strong spring in which he didn't he didn't allow an earned run in his five appearances Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/28/sports/michael-tonki... |
| 3/24/24 | Three Mets relievers battling for final two spots in bullpen. PORT ST. LUCIE — The Mets' bullpen to open the season is nearly finalized, with one last decision looming. Michael Tonkin, Yohan Ramirez and Sean Reid-Foley are the remaining names for two spots in the bullpen, after the team on Saturday removed three others from the mix. Phil Bickford was designated for assignment, Shintaro Fujinami got optioned to the minors and Austin Adams was reassigned to minor league camp. 3 Michael Tonkin Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports Tonkin, Ramirez and Reid-Foley are without remaining options and each would have to clear waivers to remain with the Mets if they aren't placed on the major league roster. Reid-Foley had arm fatigue last week, but pitched in a minor league Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/24/sports/three-mets-re... |
| 3/17/24 | Michael Tonkin makes strong case for Mets' bullpen spot. Noteworthy items during the Mets' Grapefruit League action on Saturday : Slam Tonk' Michael Tonkin, a candidate for a spot in the Mets' bullpen, pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets' 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Fla. Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets' 6-1 exhibition win over the Astros. Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander allowed one hit and one walk with two strikeouts. He has not surrendered an earned run in his four appearances this spring. Explore More Michigan suspends newly hired coach following drunk driving arrest Deion Sanders knows where he doesn't want his son to play in the NFL Bears trading Justin Fields in bombshell Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/17/sports/michael-tonki... |
| 3/16/24 | Yolmer Sanchez scores three, Mets' bullpen keep Astros quiet in 6-1 win. The Mets got two scoreless innings from Michael Tonkin as Tyrone Taylor and Yolmer Sanchez combined to drive in five runs in New York’s 6-1 win over the Houston Astros Saturday night. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/yolmer-sanchez-scores-thr... |
| 3/12/24 | Mets' Michael Tonkin on his road back to the big leagues: 'It was the light at the end of the tunnel'. Michael Tonkin knew that he had it in him to return to the Major Leagues. Between 2017 and 2022, the Mets right-hander had gone from Japan to two affiliated organizations to the Long Island Ducks of the independent Atlantic League, to Diamondbacks camp and back to Long Island again. Tonkin and his wife, Katie, had their first child during his first stint with the Ducks. Katie became pregnant again in 2022 during Tonkin's second stint with the Ducks, right before he went to Tijuana to play in the Mexican League. Source: https://www.nydailynews.com/2024/03/12/mets-michae... |
| 3/11/24 | Mets reliever Michael Tonkin trucks through scoreless outing vs. Marlins. Noteworthy items during the Mets' Grapefruit League action on Monday : Tonkin tough Michael Tonkin, competing for a spot in the Mets' bullpen, pitched 1 ¹/3 scoreless innings with three strikeouts in a 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Tonkin, who allowed one hit and one walk, hasn't surrendered an earned run in his three spring appearances. Mets relief pitcher Michael Tonkin has yet to allow an earned run through three spring appearances. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Lights, camera A power surge at Clover Park after the first pitch knocked out the electricity, which was quickly restored. But SNY, needing a reboot, was off the air for the first inning. Explore More Darryl Source: https://nypost.com/2024/03/12/sports/mets-reliever... |
| 2/29/24 | Meet Michael Tonkin, the reliever who traveled the globe before landing in a Mets bullpen banking on his reinvention. beyond the back page Facebook Twitter Flipboard WhatsApp Email Copy Meet Michael Tonkin, the reliever who traveled the globe before landing in a Mets bullpen banking on his reinvention By Social Links for Mark W. Sanchez View Author Archive Get author RSS feed Thanks for contacting us. We've received your submission. Back to Reading Published Feb. 29, 2024, 7:40 a.m. ET Corey Sipkin for the NY POST A journeyman in baseball is typically defined by the number of teams he has played for. It might be better to measure Michael Tonkin by the number of countries he has played in (four), searching for the type of opportunity the Mets are now giving him. Tonkin is part of a crowded bullpen competition Source: https://nypost.com/2024/02/29/sports/meet-michael-... |
| 12/06/23 | Braves Briefing: Reliever Michael Tonkin joins New York Mets. Braves Briefing: Reliever Michael Tonkin joins New York Mets Pour one out for the Honky Tonk Man, who is now on the other side of the NL East rivalry Author: Lindsay Crosby Publish date: Dec 6, 2023 10:01 AM EST After adding multiple relievers this offseason (Aaron Bummer, Reynaldo Lopez), the Atlanta Braves continue to see some of last year's relief options signing deals with other teams. In the wake of Kirby Yates signing a deal with the Texas Rangers, reliever Michael Tonkin has also found a new home, signing a Major League deal with the New York Mets. It's a one year deal worth a reported $1M. Tonkin, 34, went 7-3 with a 4.28 ERA in 45 outings for Atlanta in 2023. One of the primary Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/braves/news/braves-briefing... |
| 12/06/23 | Mets Sign Michael Tonkin. 12:05AM: Tonkin will earn $1MM, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Feinsand adds that Tonkin's deal is actually a split contract, so the $1MM salary will be prorated over the time Tonkin spends on the big league roster. 11:30PM: The Mets have signed right-hander Michael Tonkin to a Major League contract, according to MLB.com's Mark Feinsand (via X). After posting a 4.43 ERA over 146 1/3 innings with the Twins from 2013-17, Tonkin didn't play in the majors until resurfacing with the Braves last season. The five-year odyssey saw Tonkin pitch in Japan, the Mexican Leagues, the independent Long Island Ducks, and within the affiliated minors with the Braves, Diamondbacks, and Brewers. That Source: https://www.redreporter.com/2023/12/6/23990430/met... |
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