Michael Tonkin is heading crosstown.
The New York Yankees claimed the 34-year-old reliever off waivers from the Mets today. Tonkin started the season with the Mets, was designated for assignment, traded by the Mets to the Twins for cash, and then returned to the Mets when the Twins waived him.
In nine innings with the Mets and Twins, Tonkin is 1-2 with a 6.00 ERA. He has struck out 11 and walked four.
According to baseball-reference.com, there have been 159 players who have suited up for the Mets and Yankees.
