MICHAEL TONKIN NEWS

Enters open market Tonkin cleared waivers Thursday and elected free agency, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being called up from Triple-A in late July, Tonkin posted a 4.88 ERA and 1.17 WHIP over 24 innings with the Twins. Now having lost his place on the 40-man roster, the 35-year-old will test his value in free agency, though he isn't likely to attract more than a minor-league deal.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Addison Barger hits go-ahead double in 8th as Blue Jays rally to beat Twins 9-8

Addison Barger had a two-run double in the eighth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Gasper hits tying homer in 9th, Wallner adds winning blast as Twins rally to beat Blue Jays 7-5

Mickey Gasper hit a game-tying home run in the ninth inning, Matt Wallner added a go-ahead homer and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-5

AUGUST 27 • Associated Press

Tyler Soderstrom goes 4 for 4 to stretch hitting streak to 19 games as A's sweep Twins with 8-3 win

Tyler Soderstrom went 4 for 4 to extend his hitting streak to 19 games and the Athletics swept the Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 victory

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Brooks Lee's 1st grand slam highlights 6-run 3rd inning as Twins top Tigers 8-1

Brooks Lee’s first career grand slam capped a six-run third inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 8-1 to avoid a four-game series sweep

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Keaschall hits 2-run homer in 11th as Twins top Royals 5-3

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the 11th inning, Ryan Fitzgerald homered for his first career hit, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-3

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Struggles when given save chance Tonkin entered the ninth inning of Sunday's win at Cleveland in a save situation, but couldn't hold a three-run lead. He allowed two runs on two hits and a walk over one-third of a...

Impact Tonkin was given the team's first save chance after the team traded the top five relievers at the trade deadline, but he struggled and may have lost his shot to become the closer. Still, it looks like manager Rocco Baldelli may use a committee to close games the rest of the season and Tonkin could still be part of the mix.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Twins score 4 runs in 1st inning, beat Guardians 5-4 to snap 4-game losing streak

Trevor Larnach had a two-run single in a four-run first inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-4 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Story's homer and Giolito's strong outing lift Red Sox over Twins 8-5

Trevor Story homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Lucas Giolito pitched six strong innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5

JULY 30 • Associated Press

Contract selected The Twins selected Tonkin's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Tonkin has spent all of this season in the minors, posting a 4.82 ERA but a much more promising 34:7 K:BB over 28 innings with St. Paul. He will give manager Rocco Baldelli a fresh bullpen arm.

JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and sent to Triple-A Tonkin (biceps) has been activated from the 60-day injured list and has accepted an assignment to Triple-A St. Paul, Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.

Impact Tonkin began the season on the shelf due to a strained right shoulder before experiencing biceps tendinitis during a rehab assignment. While he's finally healthy, Tonkin will continue at the Triple-A level.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Astros host the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Minnesota Twins to open a three-game series

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Twins square off against the Rangers with series tied 1-1

Both the Minnesota Twins and the Texas Rangers are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Rangers try to extend road win streak in matchup with the Twins

The Texas Rangers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Twins open 3-game series at home against the Rangers

The Minnesota Twins host the Texas Rangers to start a three-game series

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Blue Jays try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays visit the Minnesota Twins looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 8 • Associated Press

Begins rehab assisgnment Tonkin (shoulder/biceps) threw a scoreless inning Saturday with a walk and strikeout in a rehab outing for Triple-A St. Paul.

Impact Tonkin started the season on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain. He was cleared for a rehab assignment in mid-April and made six appearances in the minors, but his throwing program was paused due to right biceps tendinitis. He's started up another rehab assignment and could be activated from the injured list later this month.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays aim to keep win streak going against the Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays will attempt to keep a three-game win streak intact when they take on the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Twins begin 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The Minnesota Twins host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Twins visit the Athletics on 3-game road win streak

The Minnesota Twins visit the Athletics looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

JUNE 5 • Associated Press

Athletics aim to break 8-game slide, play the Twins

The Athletics look to break an eight-game skid when they play the Minnesota Twins

JUNE 4 • Associated Press

Mariners and Twins meet, winner secures 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Larnach leads Twins against the Mariners after 4-hit game

The Minnesota Twins play the Seattle Mariners after Trevor Larnach had four hits against the Mariners on Friday

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Twins visit the Mariners to open 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Friday

MAY 30 • Associated Press

Rays and Twins meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Tampa Bay Rays and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 28 • Associated Press