RHP Michael Tonkin, DFA’d by Yankees on Sunday, claimed off waivers by Twins

Reliever Michael Tonkin, who has had stints with both the Mets and Yankees this season, has found a new home.

Designated for assignment by the Yankees on Sunday, Tonkin has been claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins. Interestingly enough, this will be Tonkin’s second stint with the Twins this season, as he was traded by the Mets to Minnesota on April 5, only to be DFA’d by the team four days later.

Tonkin, 34, got off to a strong start for the Yankees. In his first 27 appearances with the Bombers, Tonkin pitched to a 1.47 ERA with 37 strikeouts and 13 walks in 36.2 innings. His next 12 appearances were a different story, though, when he recorded a 6.98 ERA and opponents hit .304 against him.

The right-hander spent his first five pro seasons as a Twin, boasting a 4.43 ERA. After stops in Japan and Mexico, Tonkin pitched 45 games with Atlanta last season before signing with the Mets last December.