Yankees DFA Michael Tonkin in ‘tough’ move, call up Phil Bickford
Michael Tonkin was undrafted for the fourth time this season, but this time it came after a solid stretch of appearances. This marks the third-longest stretch of MLB appearances of Tonkin’s career, behind 45 games with the Braves last year and 65 games with the Twins in 2016. So, “it was a tough choice,” manager […]
Yankees’ Michael Tonkin comes up short vs. ex-Mets teammates
Whether it was Mets pitchers for or against, Michael Tonkin hasn’t had much luck this season. The right-handed relief pitcher had a disastrous start to the season in a Mets uniform, but his return in pinstripes was upended by a 3-2 loss to the Yankees in a game against the same Mets on Tuesday night […]
Ex-Mets Michael Tonkin, Yohan Ramirez thriving with new teams
Manager Jeremy Hefner was hoping right-hander Michael Tonkin could perform as well as he has in recent weeks, after not allowing a run in his past seven starts. But the Mets pitching coach expected him to achieve that in Queens. Tonkin, like fellow former Mets relief pitcher Johan Ramirez, has been a championship-caliber pitcher since […]
Michael Tonkin gets ‘in a groove’ after whirlwind early season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Michael Tonkin has pitched in two of the last three games, throwing a total of 39 pitches. But manager Aaron Boone, who had been avoiding Clay Holmes and several other overworked bullpen players, reluctantly asked the right-hander to pitch for his third game in four days. Tonkin naturally accepted. It was […]
Yankees pick up Michael Tonkin days after he was cut by Mets
Michael Tonkin’s tumultuous journey toward the start of the 2024 season has reached the Yankees. They became the right-handed relief pitcher’s latest transfer target after he was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Thursday and Tonkin started the year with the Mets, then was released to the Twins when designated, and then Minnesota also […]
Michael Tonkin makes strong case for Mets’ bullpen spot
Notable items from Saturday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: Slam Tonk” Mets bullpen prospect Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 exhibition victory over the Astros in West Palm Beach, Florida. Michael Tonkin pitched two scoreless innings in the Mets’ 6-1 win over the Astros. Jim Russol-USA TODAY Sports The right-hander allowed one […]
Mets reliever Michael Tonkin trucks through scoreless outing
Notable items from Monday’s Mets’ Grapefruit League game: tonkin tough Michael Tonkin, competing for a spot in the Mets’ bullpen, pitched 1 1/3 innings with no runs and three strikeouts in a 1-0 exhibition loss to the Marlins in Port St. Lucie. Tonkin, who allowed one hit and one walk, has not allowed an earned […]
Mets sign ex-Braves’ reliever Michael Tonkin to add bullpen depth
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Mets aren’t going to leave the winter meetings empty-handed looking for weapons. Late Tuesday, the club reached an agreement on the major league side with right-handed relief pitcher Michael Tonkin on a split contract worth $1 million for next season. Tonkin, 34, appeared in 45 games for the Braves last season […]
