Michael Tonkin: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Yankees DFAd bullpen arm lands with the Pirates

The New York Yankees are continuously refining their bullpen, making decisive moves to shed underperformers and uncover potential gems. Recently, the team parted ways with Michael Tonkin and welcomed Ron Marinaccio, signaling their commitment to enhancing their pitching staff.

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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

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How the Yankees turned a cast-off bullpen arm into a reliable weapon

The Yankees picked up Michael Tonkin off of waivers in late April, and it was all thanks to a slew of roster moves from two different organizations. The right-hander had been designated for assignment by the Mets, picked up by the Twins, designated for assignment by the Twins, picked up by the Mets again, and designated for assignment again.

New York Yankees News / Empire Sports Media / June 8

The Yankees have stumbled upon a valuable bullpen gem

The New York Yankees are still waiting on several arms to return from injury, but despite that, they still boast the second-best ERA in baseball at 2.86, trailing only the Cleveland Guardians.

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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

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

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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The Mets have reacquired a reliever they recently designated for assignment

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New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / April 17

Mets Claim Michael Tonkin; DFA Tyler Jay

On Wednesday afternoon, the New York Mets announced that they’ve claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Minnesota Twins and designated lefty Tyler Jay for assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 13

Twins place Carlos Correa on 10-Day IL, DFA Michael Tonkin

Twins place Carlos Correa on 10-Day IL, designate Michael Tonkin

The Twins announced a set of roster moves prior to their double-header with the Tigers.

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Mets Promote Wild Flamethrower, Drop Two Veteran Arms

Somehow after only 10 games, the New York Mets pitching staff is stretched thin. The team has already shuffled multiple arms on and off the roster, and it doesn’t look like they’re stopping soon.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 9

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.