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Michael Tonkin, Yohan Ramirez earn final Mets pen spots

The Mets finalized the last two spots in their bullpen Thursday.

Michael Tonkin and Yohan Ramirez were added to the team’s Opening Day roster and a third candidate from the group, Sean Reid-Foley, was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder impingement.

All three pitchers are without remaining minor league options.

Tonkin appeared in 45 games last season for the Braves and pitched to a 4.28 ERA.


Michael Tonkin throws in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins during Spring Training at Clover Park.
Michael Tonkin throws in the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins during Spring Training at Clover Park. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

The Mets signed him to a split contract in December and watched him enjoy a strong spring in which he didn’t he didn’t allow an earned run in his five appearances and showed he was capable of pitching multiple innings.

Ramirez was claimed off waivers from the White Sox in December following strong performances in the Dominican Winter League.

The right-hander, who relies on a sinker, pitched to a 1.80 ERA in seven appearances in the Grapefruit League and also showed he can handle multi-inning duty.

Reid-Foley was impressive early in camp, but had biceps discomfort that sidelined him before he returned to pitch during the final weekend of spring training.

Edwin Diaz, Adam Ottavino, Brooks Raley, Jake Diekman, Drew Smith and Jorge Lopez are the five relievers who already had spots in the bullpen as the Mets broke camp.

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