Michael Tonkin

While the Twins lost their first game in 2017 this afternoon to the White Sox, Michael Tonkin looked good in his season debut. Tonkin entered the game in the sixth inning and worked a clean outing, finishing off the last eight outs for the Twins.

Fantasy Impact

For now, Tonkin is not in a high leverage role for the Twins. Tonkin was a closer for much of his minor league career and despite a less than stellar 2016, he did have a 10.05 K/9. If he can continue to pitch like he did today there is reason for optimism as the Twins bullpen roles outside of Brandon Kintzler as a closer are malleable.

The Twins have recalled RP Michael Tonkin from Triple-A Rochester.

Fantasy Impact

With the shoulder injury to Casey Fien Wednesday, the Twins have called up Tonkin to fill the temporary void. He had brief stints with the Twins in 2013 and 2014, but his minor-league numbers are much better this year than in past seasons. That being said, don't be surprised if he's back with Rochester in a few weeks.