Michael Tonkin

Michael Tonkin

35-Year-Old PitcherRP
Minnesota Twins
2024 Fantasy Outlook
There was no outlook written for Michael Tonkin in 2024. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value.
$Signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Mets in December of 2023. Traded to the Twins in April of 2024. Waived by the Twins in April of 2024. Claimed off waivers by the Mets in April of 2024. Waived by the Mets in April of 2024. Claimed off waivers by the Yankees in April of 2024. Waived by the Yankees in August of 2024. Claimed off waivers by the Twins in August of 2024.
Heads back to Minnesota
PMinnesota Twins
August 27, 2024
The Twins claimed Tonkin off waivers from the Yankees on Tuesday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
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Tonkin will begin his third stint with the Twins and second this season, after he made one appearance for Minnesota back in April before being booted from the 40-man roster. The right-hander had allowed eight runs over his final 7.2 innings with the Yankees but pitched well for them overall with a 3.37 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 57:21 K:BB in 56 innings. He'll be used in middle relief by Minnesota.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
25
Last 10 Games
21
Last 5 Games
22
How many pitches does Michael Tonkin generally throw?
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
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111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
 
1-10
 
11-20
 
21-30
 
31-40
 
41-50
 
51-60
 
61-70
 
71-80
 
81-90
 
91-100
 
101-110
 
111-120
 
121+
What part of the game does Michael Tonkin generally pitch?
 
 
 
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-13%
BAA vs RHP
2024
 
 
-5%
BAA vs RHP
2023
 
 
-23%
BAA vs RHP
2022
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BAA Batters K BB H 2B 3B HR
Since 2022vs Left .246 276 59 25 60 9 1 8
Since 2022vs Right .213 389 101 28 74 12 1 11
2024vs Left .243 123 26 13 26 7 0 3
2024vs Right .232 217 59 17 44 7 1 3
2023vs Left .248 153 33 12 34 2 1 5
2023vs Right .190 172 42 11 30 5 0 8
2022vs Left 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022vs Right 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
 
 
-29%
ERA on Road
2024
 
 
-46%
ERA on Road
2023
 
 
-11%
ERA on Road
2022
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ERA WHIP IP W L SV K/9 BB/9 HR/9
Since 2022Home 4.59 1.28 84.1 3 6 1 9.5 3.5 1.1
Since 2022Away 3.24 1.05 75.0 8 1 2 8.5 2.4 1.1
2024Home 4.69 1.44 40.1 0 3 0 10.0 4.0 0.9
2024Away 2.54 1.08 39.0 4 1 2 9.2 2.8 0.5
2023Home 4.50 1.14 44.0 3 3 1 9.0 3.1 1.2
2023Away 4.00 1.03 36.0 4 0 0 7.8 2.0 1.8
2022Home 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2022Away 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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Stat Review
How does Michael Tonkin compare to other relievers?
This section compares his stats with all relief pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 30 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.

* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 30 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
  • K/BB
    Strikeout to walk ratio.
  • K/9
    Average strikeouts per nine innings.
  • BB/9
    Average walks per nine innings.
  • HR/9
    Average home runs allowed per nine innings.
  • Fastball
    Average fastball velocity.
  • ERA
    Earned run average. The average earned runs allowed per nine innings.
  • WHIP
    Walks plus hits per inning pitched.
  • BABIP
    Batting average on balls in play. Measures how many balls in play against a pitcher go for hits.
  • GB/FB
    Groundball to flyball ratio. The higher the number, the more likely a pitcher is to induce groundballs.
  • Left On Base
    The percentage of base runners that a pitcher strands on base over the course of a season.
  • Exit Velocity
    The speed of the baseball as it comes off the bat, immediately after a batter makes contact.
  • Barrels/BBE
    The percentage of batted ball events resulting in a Barrel. A Barrel is a batted ball with similar exit velocity and launch angle to past ones that led to a minimum .500 batting average and 1.500 slugging percentage.
  • Spin Rate
    Spin Rate is the rate of spin on a baseball after it is released. It is measured in revolutions per minute (rpm).
  • Balls Hit 95+ MPH
    The percentage of batted balls hit that met or exceeded the 95 MPH threshold.
  • Swinging Strike
    The percentage of pitches that result in a swing and a miss.
K/BB
2.83
 
K/9
9.6
 
BB/9
3.4
 
HR/9
0.7
 
Fastball
93.0 mph
 
ERA
3.63
 
WHIP
1.26
 
BABIP
.316
 
GB/FB
1.32
 
Left On Base
62.2%
 
Exit Velocity
80.5 mph
 
Barrels/BBE
3.8%
 
Spin Rate
2307 rpm
 
Balls Hit 95+ MPH
19.7%
 
Swinging Strike
10.5%
 
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Tonkin finally became a regular in the Minnesota bullpen last season after dominating at Triple-A and failing to stick in the majors the previous two years. Unfortunately, he struggled with the long ball as he allowed 12 home runs and had an ugly 5.02 ERA. However, there are some encouraging signs as he had a 10.1 K/9 and his long ball problems may have been due to a 16.0 percent HR/FB. He'll need to improve against left-handed batters as he allowed a 1.061 OPS to lefties, but Tonkin will attempt to stay in the majors and win a bullpen role again this spring.
Tonkin had another dominant season at Triple-A, but hasn't been able to find a consistent role in the majors. Tonkin had 46:5 K:BB ratio in 41 innings at Triple-A Rochester, but was up-and-down from the minors last season. His 94.3 mph average fastball resulted in a decent 7.3 K/9 in the majors but he was too wild with 3.5 BB/9. Tonkin should get every chance to win a bullpen role this spring and could find a high-profile setup role due to his velocity if he can reduce his free passes.
Tonkin has a chance to win a setup role this spring after a strong season at Triple-A and reassuring September callup. He struggled when called up to the majors in April and May (5.84 ERA and 9:6 K:BB ratio), but thrived at Triple-A with a 2.80 ERA and 9.2 K/9. When back in the majors in September he improved with a 2.70 ERA and seven strikeouts in seven innings with no walks. Tonkin features a mid-90s fastball that would be welcomed in a bullpen that has lacked velocity. He's also shown good control in the minors. Tonkin could quickly become one of the top setup men with the Twins in 2015 as a result.
Tonkin is a late bloomer who came on strong in the minors the past three seasons with outstanding strikeout rates and a mid-90s fastball. He began last season in Double-A, but aced his second trip to the level and then also posted a strong strikeout rate while showing good control at Triple-A. After he was called up in September he struck out 10 batters in 11.1 innings and did not give up an earned run until his ninth and final appearance with the Twins. Despite his fastball velocity (94.4 mph), Tonkin's age (24) could limit his upside, and he did give up five unearned runs with the Twins last year. Still, he could win a high-leverage role in Minnesota's bullpen with a strong spring.
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Booted off 40-man roster
PNew York Yankees
August 25, 2024
The Yankees designated Tonkin for assignment Sunday.
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Secures three-inning save
PNew York Yankees
August 14, 2024
Tonkin allowed two hits and struck out two without walking a batter over three innings to earn the save in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the White Sox.
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Earns first save
PNew York Yankees
June 10, 2024
Tonkin earned a save against the Royals on Monday, walking one and striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
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Claimed by Yankees
PNew York Yankees
April 25, 2024
The Yankees claimed Tonkin off waivers from the Mets on Thursday.
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Exits 40-man roster again
PNew York Mets
April 22, 2024
The Mets designated Tonkin for assignment Monday.
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On roster fringe
PNew York Yankees
May 14, 2024
Tonkin retained his place in the Yankees' bullpen when Nick Burdi was activated from the injured list Friday, as Ron Marinaccio was optioned instead, reports Gary Phillips of the New York Daily News.
ANALYSIS
Tonkin joined the Yankees as a waiver claim in late April and seemed to be the likely odd man out with the bullpen gaining back a reliever, but he's apparently showed enough to stick around with five scoreless appearances. New York could also soon get back Tommy Kahnle from a shoulder injury, at which point Tonkin will likely again be in danger of losing his roster spot.
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