Michael Tonkin’s brief stint on the Mets officially ended today when the Mets traded him to the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. Tonkin, who signed with the Mets on a one-year, $1 million contract, only appeared in three games this season before being designated for assignment last week.
In his first appearance, Tonkin looked fairly solid, going two innings on Opening Day while allowing no hits and one walk while striking out two. However, it was two extra-innings performances that led to his departure. In back to back appearances in extras, Tonkin imploded, giving up eight runs, all but two unearned, and causing the Mets to drop two games to the Tigers.