Twins' Michael Tonkin: Playing small role in pen

Tonkin has given up six runs, three of them earned, over seven innings to kick off the 2017 season.

Analysis:

Tonkin has not pitched in any significant situation yet this season, entering in the middle innings or in mop-up duty. He's struck out nine and walked five while allowing seven hits. In 2016, the 27-year-old surrendered 80 hits over 71.2 innings on his way to a 5.02 ERA.