Mets signing reliever Michael Tonkin to one-year deal: reports
David Stearns and the rest of the Mets front office continued to bolster their bullpen with another signing on Tuesday evening.
The Mets are signing right-hander Michael Tonkin to one-year deal worth $1 million, per multiple reports.
Tonkin, 34, spent last season with the Atlanta Braves, where he appeared in 45 games and had a 4.28 ERA. He struck out 75 batters over 80 innings and pitched to a 1.088 WHIP.
Prior to last season, Tonkin last pitched in the majors back in 2017 for the Minnesota Twins. He appeared in 16 games that season, where he pitched to a 5.14 ERA while striking out 24 batters over 21 innings.
He signed with various teams on minor league deals between 2017 and 2021.
The Braves signed him in January of 2022. The righty pitched in the minors that year, finishing with a 3.17 ERA. He used that solid season to get called up in 2023, when he revitalized his career. He will look to continue his resurgence in Queens with the Mets.
