MLB
Michael Tonkin
Michael Tonkin
Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35-11d (Nov 19, 1989)
Exp: 4.074 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 30 (#906 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Joel Wolfe (Wasserman)
2025 Payroll Salary
$1,870,000
2025 Cash
$1,870,000
Career Earnings
$2,908,773
2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $1,870,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,870,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,870,000. In 2025, Tonkin will earn a base salary of $1,870,000, while carrying a total salary of $1,870,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,870,000
Average Salary:
$1,870,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
| Year | Age | Status | PayrollAnnual | Luxury Tax | Tax % League Tax | Cash Annual | Cash Cumulative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 |
Estimate
|
$1,870,000 | $1,870,000 | 0.78% | $1,870,000 | $1,870,000 |
| 2026 |
|
36 |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
37 |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Service | Status | Base Salary | Incentives Likely | Incentives Unlikely | Payroll Salary | Luxury Tax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 | 4.074 |
Estimate
|
$1,870,000 | - | - | $1,870,000 | $1,870,000 |
| 2026 |
|
36 | -- |
ARB 3
|
|||||
| 2027 |
|
37 | -- |
UFA |
| Year | Age | Status | Base Salary | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | AYC Cumulative | AYC Remaining | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |
|
35 |
Estimate |
$1,870,000 | $1,870,000 | $1,870,000 | $1,870,000 | $1,870,000 |
Source:
MLB contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.
2024-2024 free-agent-restricted
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the New York Mets, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $1,000,000
Average Salary:
$1,000,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
Free Agent:
2027 / UFA
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2023-2023 Pre-Arb
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $750,000 contract with the Atlanta Braves, including $750,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $750,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $750,000
Average Salary:
$750,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2017-2017 Pre-Arb
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $542,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $542,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $542,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $542,500
Average Salary:
$542,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2016-2016 Pre-Arb
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $515,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $515,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $515,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $515,000
Average Salary:
$515,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2015-2015 Pre-Arb
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $510,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $510,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $510,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $510,000
Average Salary:
$510,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2014-2014 Pre-Arb
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $502,500 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $502,500 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $502,500.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $502,500
Average Salary:
$502,500
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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2013-2013 Pre-Arb
Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $490,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $490,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $490,000.
Contract Terms:
1 yr(s) / $490,000
Average Salary:
$490,000
Signing Bonus:
N/A
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Seasons
4.074 Years
Career Earnings thru 2025
$2,908,773
Earnings w/ Different Teams
4 teams
Earnings Per Year
| Year | Age | Team(s) | Status | Cash Total | Cash Cumulative | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 23 |
|
Active
|
$77,650 |
$77,650 |
|
| 2014 | 24 |
|
Active
|
$186,721 |
$264,371 |
|
| 2015 | 25 |
|
Active
|
$220,163 |
$484,534 |
|
| 2016 | 26 |
|
Active
|
$515,000 |
$999,534 |
|
| 2017 | 27 |
|
Active
|
$180,804 |
$1,180,338 |
|
| 2023 | 33 |
|
Active
|
$750,000 |
$1,930,338 |
|
| 2024 | 34 |
 |
Active
Retained
Retained
Retained
Retained
|
$177,408 $43,011 $69,888 $26,880 $661,248 |
$2,107,746 $2,150,757 $2,220,645 $2,247,525 $2,908,773 |
|
| Total |
$2,908,773 |
$2,107,746 $2,150,757 $2,220,645 $2,247,525 $2,908,773 |
||||
| 2025 | 35 |
|
Active / estimate-arbitration
|
$1,870,000 |
||
| Total |
$4,778,773 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$1,400,757 | - | - | $1,400,757 |
| 1 |
|
$750,000 | - | - | $750,000 |
| 1 |
|
$96,768 | - | - | $96,768 |
| 1 |
|
$661,248 | - | - | $661,248 |
| 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 |
$177,408 $43,011 $69,888 $26,880 $661,248
|
$177,408 $43,011 $69,888 $26,880 $661,248 |
$2,107,746 $2,150,757 $2,220,645 $2,247,525 $2,908,773 |
||
| Total |
$2,908,773 |
$2,908,773 |
$2,107,746 $2,150,757 $2,220,645 $2,247,525 $2,908,773 |
||||
| 2025 |
|
35 |
$1,870,000
|
$1,870,000 |
|||
| Total |
$4,778,773 |
$4,778,773 |
Earnings Per Team
| Years | Team | Base | Signing | Incentives | Cash Cumulative |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |
|
$1,400,757 | - | - | $1,400,757 |
| 1 |
|
$750,000 | - | - | $750,000 |
| 1 |
|
$96,768 | - | - | $96,768 |
| 1 |
|
$661,248 | - | - | $661,248 |
Injuries
| Year | Dates | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 |
ATL |
May 25, 2023 - Jun 08, 2023 | Neck |
-
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | MIN | 57 | 0 | 70 | 43 | 32 | 30 | 85 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 79.3 | 3.63 | 1.26 | 0.16 |
| 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 | -0.15 |
| 2016 | MIN | 65 | 0 | 80 | 46 | 40 | 24 | 80 | 13 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 71.2 | 5.06 | 1.46 | -0.29 |
| 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 |
Calculated Market Value
Market Value
- 2 years, $9,345,004
- Avg. Salary: $4,672,502
- MLB Rank: 224
- RP Rank: 28
Current Contract
- Free Agent: 2027
- Avg. Salary: $1,870,000
- MLB Rank: 353
- RP Rank: 73
Comparable Players
We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Michael Tonkin to.
| Player | Length | Value | Avg. Salary | Age When Signed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Webb | 1 | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 | 30 |
| Robert Suarez | 5 | $46,000,000 | $9,200,000 | 31 |
| Brent Honeywell | 1 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 29 |
| Casey Sadler | 1 | $1,250,000 | $1,250,000 | 32 |
| Averages | 2 | $12,375,000 | $3,175,000 | 30.5 |
Base Calculated Value
After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Tonkin's current age (35), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.
| Length | Value | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | $16,678,572 | $8,339,286 |
Statistical Comparisons
Now we'll compare our variables and Tonkin statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: GP/Yr, SV, ERA, WHIP, K/9, BB/9, FIP, WAR
| Player | GP/Yr | SV | ERA | WHIP | K/9 | BB/9 | FIP | WAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Jacob Webb
2022-2023
|
26.50 | 0.02 | 1.85 | 0.64 | 4.78 | 2.52 | 2.24 | 1.15 |
|
Robert Suarez
2021-2022
|
22.50 | 0.02 | 1.14 | 0.52 | 5.76 | 1.98 | 1.61 | 2.22 |
|
Brent Honeywell
2022-2023
|
19.50 | 0.00 | 2.41 | 0.73 | 3.87 | 1.98 | 2.81 | 0.00 |
|
Casey Sadler
2021-2022
|
21.00 | 0.00 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 4.13 | 1.12 | 1.24 | 3.32 |
| Average | 22.38 | 0.01 | 1.44 | 0.56 | 4.64 | 1.90 | 1.98 | 1.67 |
|
Michael Tonkin
2023-2024
|
50.50 | 0.03 | 3.96 | 1.17 | 9.04 | 3.00 | 3.93 | 0.16 |
| Pct Change | 125.65 | 200.00 | -175.00 | -108.93 | 94.83 | -57.89 | -98.48 | -90.42 |
| Median Prime % Change | -74.16% | |||||||
| Average Prime % Change | -13.78% | |||||||
Calculated Market Value: Michael Tonkin
After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.
| Terms | Avg. Salary |
|---|---|
| 2 years, $9,345,004 | $4,672,502 |
