Yankees designate pitcher Michael Tonkin for assignment, four months after claiming him from Mets

Michael Tonkin was designated for assignment by the New York Yankees after a notable drop in performance, posting a 1.84 ERA initially but a 5.74 late.

The Yankees selected Phil Bickford's contract from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to reinforce their bullpen after Tonkin's inconsistent outings, highlighting their ongoing roster management.

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