Michael Tonkin will start the season on the injured list due to a shoulder strain.

Fantasy Impact

Tonkin is expected to remain in Fort Myers and continue to build up at the team's spring training complex. The 35-year-old veteran will likely operate in a middle relief role once he is healthy and is activated from the injured list.

Michael Tonkin is managing a right shoulder strain and will be re-evaluated in 7-to-10 days, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Tonkin’s last outing was Feb. 28 against the Orioles—one run on two hits and a walk with a strikeout in two-thirds of an inning—and after a 2024 split between the Twins, Yankees, and Mets (4-4, 3.63 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, two saves, 85:30 K:BB in 79.1 innings), he’s aiming to pitch again post-checkup. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can hold off; his relief role’s on pause.

The Twins and Michael Tonkin have agreed to a one-year, $1M contract to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Tonkin bounced around with multiple teams in 2024, posting a 3.63 ERA and a 1.26 WHIP in 57 appearances. He will likely pitch in middle relief for the Twins in 2025.

The Twins claimed Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Yankees.

Fantasy Impact

Tonkin was designated for assignment by the Yankees last weekend. He'll add pitching depth for Minnesota.

The Yankees designated Michael Tonkin for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Tonkin will hit the waivers. He'll remain in the Yankees organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers.