MICHAEL TONKIN
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Fri, Nov 22, 2024

5:21 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with the Twins on Friday to avoid arbitration, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

Tue, Aug 27, 2024

2:47 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) Twins claimed Tonkin off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Sat, Apr 13, 2024

11:07 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) was designated for assignment Saturday. He gave up two runs over two innings with five strikeouts but two hits and two walks in Friday's loss to Detroit.

Tue, Apr 09, 2024

3:50 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) was acquired by the Twins from the Mets on Tuesday in exchange for cash considerations.

Tue, Sep 05, 2017

10:44 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) had his contract selected by the Twins on Monday.

Sat, May 13, 2017

11:11 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) cleared waivers and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Sat, May 06, 2017

2:34 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) was designated for assignment on Saturday, the Star Tribune's Phil Miller reports.

Mon, Apr 24, 2017

5:39 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) has given up six runs, three of them earned, over seven innings to kick off the 2017 season.

Wed, Mar 29, 2017

6:27 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) has made the final roster as a reliever, Phil Miller of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports.

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

7:06 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) gave up a run over two innings in Wednesday's spring training loss to Houston. He's competing for a final spot in the bullpen with J.T. Chargois and Alex Wimmers, Patrick Reusse of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Sat, Sep 10, 2016

9:53 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) (shoulder) had no issues following a bullpen session Friday and should be available to return Sunday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Fri, Sep 09, 2016

1:13 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) (shoulder) hopes to be cleared to return after throwing from flat ground Saturday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Mon, Sep 05, 2016

8:47 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) (shoulder) is set to play catch again Tuesday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Sun, Sep 04, 2016

8:09 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) (shoulder) was able to play catch Saturday and came away encouraged by this session, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "[The shoulder] is a little bit better [Saturday], but still a little sore," said. "I'll just take it day by day and see what happens."

Fri, Sep 02, 2016

7:36 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) is dealing with shoulder fatigue and will be unavailable "at least" through the weekend, according to manager Paul Molitor, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

2:46 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) has allowed seven earned runs, including three homers, over his last 10 appearances, spanning 14.1 innings.

Wed, Jun 08, 2016

6:39 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) pitched 1.2 innings in Tuesday's victory over the Marlins, retiring each of the five batters he faced.

Fri, May 06, 2016

9:47 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) made a brief appearance in Wednesday's loss to Houston, retiring the single batter he faced with a mere two pitches

Wed, Mar 30, 2016

4:57 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) has won a job in Minnesota's bullpen. He'll be used initially as the long reliever, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Mar 22, 2016

7:34 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) threw two scoreless innings in Tuesday's spring training win over Baltimore. He had given up seven runs in his first five innings this spring.

Mon, Aug 31, 2015

8:11 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester before Tuesday's game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Sat, Aug 15, 2015

7:00 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Star Tribune reports.

Fri, Aug 14, 2015

8:02 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) was recalled from Triple-A on Friday, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer-Press reports.

Sun, May 18, 2014

1:41 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Triple-A Rochester.

Sat, Apr 12, 2014

8:39 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

4:17 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) Twins plan on recalling Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday.

Thu, Apr 03, 2014

7:52 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Triple-A Rochester.

Sun, Mar 30, 2014

10:02 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

Mon, Mar 24, 2014

5:29 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Triple-A Rochester.

Sun, Sep 08, 2013

1:19 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

Fri, Aug 23, 2013

7:25 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Triple-A Rochester.

Tue, Aug 20, 2013

6:06 AM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

Sat, Jul 13, 2013

12:18 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) optioned RHP Michael Tonkin to Triple-A Rochester.

Tue, Jul 09, 2013

12:28 PM - Michael Tonkin (MIN) recalled RHP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

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