Michael Tonkin

Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
Age: 36y-3m-26d (Nov 19, 1989)
Exp: 5.044 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 30 (#906 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Joel Wolfe (Wasserman)
INACTIVE

2025-2025 Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
YOS @ Signing:
4.074
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2024-2024 free-agent-restricted

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
3.074
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2023-2023 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.074
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2017-2017 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $542,500
Average Salary:
$542,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
2.005
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2016-2016 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $515,000
Average Salary:
$515,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
1.005
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2015-2015 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,000
Average Salary:
$510,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.096
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2014-2014 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,500
Average Salary:
$502,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0.028
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2013-2013 Pre-Arbitration

Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
YOS @ Signing:
0
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Seasons

5.044 Years

Career Earnings thru 2026

$4,333,462

Earnings w/ Different Teams

4 teams

Earnings Per Year

Year Age Team(s) Service Status Cash Total Cash Cumulative Awards
2013 23
0
Active
$77,650
$77,650
2014 24
0.028
Active
$186,721
$264,371
2015 25
0.096
Active
$220,163
$484,534
2016 26
1.005
Active
$515,000
$999,534
2017 27
2.005
Active
$180,804
$1,180,338
2023 33
2.074
Active
$750,000
$1,930,338
2024 34
3.074
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
Active
Retained
$661,248
$661,248
$69,888
$26,880
$177,408
$43,011
$2,591,586
$3,252,834
$3,322,722
$3,349,602
$3,527,010
$3,570,021
2025 35
4.074
Active / Arb Avoided
$763,441
$4,333,462
Total      
$4,333,462
$4,333,462
Total
$4,333,462

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $2,164,198 - - $2,164,198
1 $750,000 - - $750,000
1 $1,322,496 - - $1,322,496
1 $96,768 - - $96,768
Year Team(s) Age Base Signing Incentives Cash Total Cash Cumulative
2013
23
$77,650
$77,650
$77,650
2014
24
$186,721
$186,721
$264,371
2015
25
$220,163
$220,163
$484,534
2016
26
$515,000
$515,000
$999,534
2017
27
$180,804
$180,804
$1,180,338
2023
33
$750,000
$750,000
$1,930,338
2024
34
$661,248
$661,248
$69,888
$26,880
$177,408
$43,011
$661,248
$661,248
$69,888
$26,880
$177,408
$43,011
$2,591,586
$3,252,834
$3,322,722
$3,349,602
$3,527,010
$3,570,021
2025
35
$763,441
$763,441
$4,333,462
Total
$4,333,462
$4,333,462
$4,333,462
Total
$4,333,462
$4,333,462

Earnings Per Team

Years Team Base Signing Incentives Cash Cumulative
7 $2,164,198 - - $2,164,198
1 $750,000 - - $750,000
1 $1,322,496 - - $1,322,496
1 $96,768 - - $96,768

Injuries

Year Dates Reason
2025 MIN Mar 27, 2025 - Jun 07, 2025 Shoulder
2023 ATL May 25, 2023 - Jun 08, 2023 Neck
  • Nov 09, 2025 Released by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 06, 2025 Outrighted by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jul 28, 2025 Contract purchased by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 07, 2025 Optioned to the Minors by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Nov 22, 2024 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with Minnesota (MIN), avoiding arbitration
  • Aug 27, 2024 Claimed off waivers by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Aug 25, 2024 Designated for Assignment by New York (NYY)
  • Apr 25, 2024 Claimed off waivers by New York (NYY)
  • Apr 22, 2024 Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
  • Apr 17, 2024 Claimed off waivers by New York (NYM)
  • Apr 13, 2024 Designated for Assignment by Minnesota (MIN)
  • Apr 09, 2024 Traded to Minnesota (MIN) from New York (NYM) for cash considerations
  • Apr 05, 2024 Designated for Assignment by New York (NYM)
  • Dec 06, 2023 Signed a 1 year $1 million contract with New York (NYM)
  • Nov 17, 2023 Non-Tendered by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Mar 01, 2023 Signed a 1 year $750,000 contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Nov 10, 2022 Contract purchased by Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 21, 2022 Signed a minor league contract with Atlanta (ATL)
  • Jan 08, 2019 Signed a minor league contract with Texas (TEX)
  • Feb 24, 2017 Signed a 1 year $542,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 04, 2016 Signed a 1 year $515,000 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Mar 03, 2015 Signed a 1 year $510k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Feb 28, 2014 Signed a 1 year $502,500 contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Feb 21, 2013 Signed a 1 year $490k contract with Minnesota (MIN)
  • Jun 24, 2008 Drafted by Minnesota (MIN): Round 30 (#906 overall)
Year Team GP GS H R ER BB K HR W L SV IP ERA WHIP WAR
2025 MIN 21 0 20 13 13 8 19 3 2 1 0 24.0 4.88 1.17 0.21
2024 MIN 57 0 70 43 32 30 85 6 4 4 2 79.3 3.63 1.26 -0.12
2023 ATL 44 0 64 41 38 23 75 13 7 3 1 80.0 4.28 1.09 0.36
2017 MIN 16 0 22 15 12 12 24 6 0 1 0 21.0 5.14 1.62 -0.14
2016 MIN 65 0 80 46 40 24 80 13 3 2 0 71.2 5.06 1.46 -0.28
2015 MIN 26 0 21 9 9 9 19 4 0 0 0 23.3 3.47 1.29 0.33
2014 MIN 25 0 23 13 10 6 16 2 0 0 0 19.0 4.74 1.53 -0.21
2013 MIN 9 0 9 6 1 3 10 0 0 0 0 11.3 0.79 1.06 0.08
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