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Originally drafted by the Twins in 2008, Tonkin is 10-8 with a 4.38 ERA in 189 career relief appearances for Minnesota (2013-17), the Atlanta Braves (2023) and the Mets.
Kepler, 31, fouled a ball off his right leg in the March 28 season opener at Kansas City. He is off to a 1-for-20 start in five games this season.
Kepler is in his 10th season with Minnesota. He is a career .235 hitter with 153 homers and 466 RBIs in 972 games.
The Twins transferred right-hander Zack Weiss (right shoulder strain) to the 60-day injured list to make room for Tonkin on the 40-man roster.
