Yankees claim RHP Michael Tonkin off waivers from Mets

Field Level Media|published: Thu 25th April, 15:34 2024

Apr 1, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Michael Tonkin (51) reacts during the tenth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Citi Field. credits: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Yankees claimed right-hander Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Mets on Thursday.

The Mets designated Tonkin, 34, for assignment — for the second time this month — on Monday.

The Mets previously DFA'd Tonkin on April 5 before trading him to the Minnesota Twins a few days later. The Mets brought him back last week after the Twins DFA'd him on April 13.

Tonkin is 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA in six relief appearances this season with the Mets and Twins.

Tonkin is 11-8 with a 4.44 ERA in 192 games (no starts) with the Twins (2013-17, 2024), Atlanta Braves (2023) and Mets. From 2018-22 he spent time pitching in Japan, Mexico and the independent Atlantic League.

To make room on the 40-man roster, the Yankees designated right-hander McKinley Moore for assignment.

—Field Level Media