MINNEAPOLIS-ST. PAUL, MN – The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Yankees.

To make room for Tonkin on the 40-man roster, the Twins have designated right-handed pitcher Trevor Richards for release or assignment. Richards made 10 appearances for the Twins this season, going 0-1 with a 4.15 ERA (13.0 IP, 6 ER), 11 walks and 13 strikeouts.

Tonkin, 34, appeared in 39 games for the Yankees this season, going 3-2 with a 3.38 ERA (56.0 IP, 21 ER), 21 walks, 57 strikeouts and a .214 opponent batting average. He was claimed off waivers by the Twins from the New York Mets earlier this season and made one appearance for Minnesota on April 12 at Detroit, allowing two runs on two hits in 2.0 innings, with two walks and five strikeouts. Overall this season, he has gone 4-4 with a 3.74 ERA (65.0 IP, 27 ER), two saves, 25 walks, 68 strikeouts and a .223 opponent batting average in 45 games for the Mets, Twins and Yankees.

Additionally, the Twins have selected the contract of Caleb Boushley (pronounced BOZ-lee), who will join the Twins tonight, taking the vacated 26-man roster spot of Richards. To make room for Boushley on the 40-man roster, the Twins have transferred right-handed pitcher Joe Ryan to the 60-day Injured List (right shoulder strain).

Boushley, 30, has made 22 starts for the Saints this season, going 9-5 with a 4.97 ERA (116.0 IP, 64 ER), 20 walks, 94 strikeouts and a 1.30 WHIP. This marks Boushley’s third stint with the Twins this season. He made one appearance for Minnesota on May 20 at Washington, allowing two runs on three hits in 2.0 innings pitched, with one walk and one strikeout.

Tonkin will join Minnesota’s active roster when he reports to Target Field.