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APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Included on NLDS roster Tonkin will be on Atlanta's roster for the NLDS versus the Phillies, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 33-year-old right-hander essentially won out over Kyle Wright for the primary long relief gig. Tonkin struggled down the stretch in the regular season, but he was a bullpen workhorse for the NL East champs over the course of the year while logging 80 innings across 45 appearances.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: The Braves' Michael Tonkin has pitched the... - The Athletic The Braves' Michael Tonkin has pitched the seventh-most innings among MLB relievers (63 innings in 32 appearances) and has an 0.98 WHIP. Amo...

AUGUST 21, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Notches first MLB save Tonkin picked up the save in Thursday's 8-3 win over the Rockies. He allowed a hit and a walk while striking out six over 3.1 scoreless innings.

Impact Tonkin was dominant in relief Thursday, blanking the Rockies for the final 3.1 innings to earn his first save. He now sports a 3.21 ERA with a 0.95 WHIP and an impressive 28:7 K:BB through 33.2 innings this season. While the 33-year-old Tonkin isn't likely to see many save chances, he could work his way into a higher-leverage role with Atlanta while Jesse Chavez (lower leg) is on the IL.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Michael Tonkin was the only Braves reliever... - The Athletic Michael Tonkin was the only Braves reliever used Thursday, working the final 3 1/3 innings of an 8-3 win over Colorado, allowing 1 hit and 1...

JUNE 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated from injured list Atlanta activated Tonkin (neck) from the 15-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Tonkin is back to fill a multi-inning bullpen role for the current NL East leaders after needing a couple weeks off due to a neck injury. Roddery Munoz was sent out in a corresponding roster move.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for rehab assignment Tonkin (neck) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.

Impact Tonkin has missed the last week-and-a-half with a neck injury but is feeling well enough to test things out in a rehab setting. He's eligible for activation on Thursday, so he might need just one rehab appearance before rejoining Atlanta's bullpen.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Braves notes: Max Fried begins throwing, Michael Tonkin hits the injured list It still will be a while before Fried takes the mound for the Braves again. But this is a start, and it’s promising news for the Braves.

MAY 25, 2023 • AJC.COM

Placed on injured list Tonkin was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a strained neck.

Impact Tonkin has been solid out of the bullpen overall this season, but he's surrendered six earned runs through 7.1 innings in his last three appearances. He'll likely only require a minimum stint on the IL, and his move clears room for Atlanta to recall Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects another win Tonkin (3-1) picked up the win in Sunday's extra-innings victory over the Orioles, striking out one over two perfect innings of relief.

Impact The 33-year-old has made a remarkable return to the majors this season after last seeing time on an MLB roster in 2017 with the Twins. Tonkin has a 1.89 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB through 19 innings, and while his role in the Atlanta bullpen limits his fantasy value, he's already tied his career high in wins and could end up vulturing a few more before the campaign is through.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First MLB win since 2016 Tonkin (1-1) picked up the win in Tuesday's victory over the Reds, allowing one hit and striking out three over three scoreless innings of relief.

Impact Kyle Wright lasted only three innings in his 2023 debut, but Tonkin took over in the top of the fourth and shut down Cincy's offense, giving Atlanta a chance to come back from a 4-2 deficit. It's the right-hander's first big-league win since 2016, and he's looked great in his return to the majors in a long relief role, posting a 2.16 ERA and 7:1 K:BB through 8.1 innings for four appearances.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'He's rewarding us': Tonkin earns 1st W since 2016 ATLANTA -- Kyle Wright’s season debut didn’t go as planned, but his rough return simply set the stage for Michael Tonkin to enjoy the kind o...

APRIL 12, 2023 • MLB.COM

Michael Tonkin took a circuitous, worldwide journey back to the majors with the Braves It's taken countless transactions and a patient wife, but Tonkin is finally getting another chance to show what he can do.

APRIL 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Takes loss to Friars Tonkin (0-1) took the loss Friday as Atlanta fell 5-4 to the Padres, giving up one run on one hit and one walk over two innings while striking out one.

Impact The 33-year-old righty hadn't pitched in the majors since 2017, but he won one of the final spots in the bullpen this spring and has been solid in a low-leverage role so far, posting a 3.38 ERA, 0.56 WHIP and 4:1 K:BB through 5.1 innings over three appearances. Tonkin has no minor-league options remaining, so he would be subject to waivers if Atlanta tried to send him down to Triple-A Gwinnett for a fresh arm.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will make Opening Day roster Tonkin has been informed that he has made the Opening Day roster, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Tonkin was added to the 40-man roster by Atlanta to protect him from the Rule 5 draft, and while he has forged a 5.87 ERA in 7.2 innings in the Grapefruit League, he's done enough to win a job to begin the season. It may be a short stint for Tonkin, however, as Bowman suggests Tonkin is likely the arm that gets sent down when Atlanta promotes Dylan Dodd for his start against the Cardinals next Tuesday.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE