Yankees Acquire 7-Year Veteran From Mets & DFA Pitcher

The New York Yankees have bolstered their bullpen by claiming right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from their crosstown rivals, the Mets.

Tonkin, despite a turbulent season that saw him designated for assignment multiple times, three times in the last month, offers experience and potential as a valuable addition to the Yankees' pitching staff.

Reliever Michael Tonkin has been claimed off waivers from the Yankees. He's had quite the journey this month, going from the Mets to the Twins back to the Mets and now to the Yankees, while being DFA'd three times in the process.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) April 25, 2024

This season, Tonkin holds a flat 6.00 ERA across nine innings and six appearances.

Over his seven-year career, the 34-year-old holds a 4.44 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, with 235 strikeouts across 235.1 innings and 192 appearances.

However, this acquisition came at the cost of right-hander McKinley Moore, whom the Yankees designated for assignment to make room for Tonkin on the roster.

Yankees have claimed Michael Tonkin off waivers from the Mets.

— Mike Mayer (@mikemayer22) April 25, 2024

Moore, previously claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Phillies, struggled with control issues during his brief tenure with the Yankees' Triple-A affiliate.

As Tonkin integrates into the Yankees' bullpen mix, Manager Aaron Boone gains another option to navigate tight games and critical situations. Photo Credit: John Jones-USA TODAY Sports