Michael Tonkin

Minnesota Twins, Relief Pitcher
Age: 35y-1m-3d (Nov 19, 1989)
Exp: 4.074 Years
Country: US
Drafted: Round 30 (#906 overall), 2008
Agent(s): Joel Wolfe (Wasserman)
2025 Payroll Salary

$1,000,000

2025 Cash

$1,000,000

Career Earnings

$2,908,773

2025-2025 Arbitration (CURRENT)

Michael Tonkin signed a 1 year , $1,000,000 contract with the Minnesota Twins, including $1,000,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $1,000,000. In 2025, Tonkin will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, while carrying a total 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
Year Age Status PayrollAnnual Luxury Tax Tax % League Tax Cash Annual Cash Cumulative
2025 35
Arb Avoided
 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 0.41% $1,000,000 $1,000,000
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
Arb Avoided
 $1,000,000 - - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
2026 36 --
ARB 3
2027 37 --
UFA
Year Age Status Base Salary Cash Total Cash Cumulative Cash Remaining AYC Cumulative AYC Remaining
2025 35
Arb Avoided
 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 - $1,000,000 $1,000,000
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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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-Arbitration

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 / Arb Avoided
$1,000,000
Total
$3,908,773

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
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
Total
$3,908,773
$3,908,773

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
  • 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
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

$4.7M Avg. Annual Salary

Market Value

  • 2 years, $9,345,004
  • Avg. Salary: $4,672,502
  • MLB Rank: 243
  • RP Rank: 30

Current Contract

  • Free Agent: 2027
  • Avg. Salary: $1,000,000
  • MLB Rank: 409
  • RP Rank: 95

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

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TRANSACTIONS

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)

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