BIOGRAPHY
Michael Tonkin was born November 19, 1989, in Glendale, California. He is a pitcher in the MLB.
On July 11, 2013, the Twins promoted Tonkin to the major leagues for the first time, and he made his major league debut that day, pitching an inning and a third of scoreless ball against the Tampa Bay Rays. He finished his rookie season with a 0.79 ERA in 9 appearances with Minnesota. Tonkin was optioned to the Triple-A Rochester Red Wings on March 24, 2014, but recalled by the Twins on March 31 before the Rochester season began. He was optioned back to Rochester on April 3, and recalled on April 12. He was returned to Rochester again on May 9. Tonkin finished the 2014 season with a 4.74 ERA in 24 big league games with the Twins. In 2015 with Minnesota, Tonkin pitched to a 3.47 ERA with 19 strikeouts in 23.1 innings pitched. In 2016, for the Twins, he was 3-2 with a 5.02 ERA in 65 appearances out of the bullpen. On May 6, 2017, Tonkin was designated for assignment. He was outrighted to Rochester on May 13. On September 5, Tonkin was selected back to the 40-man roster. He ended the year having pitched in 16 games for the Twins, posting a 5.14 ERA with 24 strikeouts in 21.0 innings.
On March 22, 2019, Tonkin signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Tonkin registered a 3-0 record and 4.26 ERA in 14 games with the Triple-A San Antonio Missions before he was released by the team on June 10.
On January 11, 2022, Tonkin signed a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves. He had his contract selected following the 2022 season. Pitching in relief of Kyle Wright on April 11, 2023, Tonkin earned his first victory in Major League Baseball since 2016.
Tonkin signed with the New York Mets following the 2023 season.
