Braves old friend agrees to one-year deal with Twins

The deadline for MLB clubs to tender contracts to arbitration-eligible players was last night, and the Braves non-tendered several notable players.

The list of players included Griffin Canning, Ray Kerr, Royber Salinas, Huascar Ynoa, and Ramon Laureano.

Around the league, an old Braves friend avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year deal with the Twins as Michael Tonkin returns to Minnesota.

Michael Tonkin, Twins agree at $1M Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 22, 2024 Tonkin quickly became a fan favorite in Atlanta despite never really being the most productive reliever.

He spent the 2023 campaign with the Braves, working to a 4.28 ERA in 80 innings of relief.

The 35-year-old bounced around the league last year, beginning the year with the Mets, but was quickly traded to the Twins for cash considerations in early April.

Minnesota designated him for assignment shortly after, and Tonkin returned to New York before the Mets DFAd him later in the month.

He didnt have to travel far, though.

The Yankees claimed Tonkin, where he enjoyed the best of his 2024 season.

But the Yankees DFAs him in August, and the Twins claimed him off waivers for the rest of the year.

Overall, Tonkin made 57 appearances in 2024, 13 of which were with the Twins, posting a 3.63 ERA across 79 1/3 innings, allowing 70 hits and 43 runs while fanning 85 batters.

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