After two disastrous appearances in extra innings that led to losses, the Mets designated Michael Tonkin for assignment. The move, in part, was to make room on both the 40 man and active rosters for Julio Teheran, whose signing is now official.
Tonkin signed with the Mets in December on a one-year, $1 million contract. Drafted in 2008, he made his big league debut with the Twins in 2013. After a few years in Minnesota, Tonkin played in Japan, Mexico, and eventually wound up a Long Island Duck, which is often times the final stop on a baseball career.