Michael Tonkin, a right-handed pitcher for the Twins, has been sidelined due to a mild rotator cuff strain and will remain in extended Spring Training for a few weeks. This news is disappointing but not unexpected for both the player and the team. Tonkin, a veteran pitcher with a varied career path including overseas play, has fluctuated in performance and team assignments. Despite a challenging 2024 season start, he showed promise in the latter part of the previous season, ending with a strong 3.33 ERA in his final games.
The righty bounced between the Mets, Twins, and Yankees via the waiver wire early in the 2024 season and eventually settled in the Bronx for the first half.
After his brief stay in NPB, Tonkin bounced between several minor league systems and independent teams before finally resurfacing in the majors with Atlanta back in 2023.
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