MATT FESTA NEWS

Back with Texas as NRI The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact Festa was traded from the Rangers to the Cubs in January before electing free agency following his removal from Chicago's 40-man roster. Now he's back in Texas, where he posted a 4.37 ERA and 23:7 K:BB over 22.2 innings covering 18 appearances last season.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sent outright to Triple-A Festa was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Festa was booted from the 40-man roster Tuesday to clear a spot for Ryan Pressly. The 31-year-old will report to Triple-A after failing to draw interest while on waivers.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs finalize trade with Astros for reliever Ryan Pressly

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Ryan Pressly and cash from the Houston Astros for minor league pitcher Juan Bello

JANUARY 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Designated for assignment The Cubs designated Festa for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The move frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for the addition of Ryan Pressly. It's the second time this month that Festa has been designated for assignment, as he was acquired from the Rangers in early January after being booted from their 40-man roster. He posted a 5.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 23.2 innings between the Mets and Rangers in 2024.

JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners get INF Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs for cash

The Seattle Mariners have acquired infielder Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs for cash

JANUARY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cubs acquire reliever Matt Festa from Rangers for cash

The Chicago Cubs have acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash

JANUARY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shipped to Wrigleyville The Rangers traded Festa to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

Impact Festa was pushed off the Rangers' 40-man roster Monday to make room for new acquisition Chris Martin, but will reclaim a 40-man spot upon moving to Chicago. The 31-year-old righty finished 2024 with a 5.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 23.2 total innings between the Mets and Rangers, and he'll now attempt to make the Cubs' bullpen as a low-leverage arm during spring training. Miles Mastrobuoni was DFA'd in a corresponding move.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs add reliever Festa in trade with Rangers The Cubs on Thursday acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Rangers for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, i...

JANUARY 9 • MLB.COM

Veteran reliever Chris Martin returns to hometown team on 1-year deal with Texas Rangers

Veteran reliever Chris Martin has signed a one-year contract with his hometown Texas Rangers

JANUARY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Texas Festa was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Monday.

Impact Festa has been booted from the 40-man roster to make room for the acquisition of Chris Martin. Festa has pitched in the big leagues in each of the last three seasons, though it's unclear if he'll draw much interest on waivers after posting a 5.70 ERA and 1.23 WHIP over 23.2 innings across stops with the Rangers and Mets a season ago.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Late homers by Wyatt Langford, Jonah Heim lead Rangers to come-from-behind 9-7 win over Red Sox

Wyatt Langford hit a tying three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning and Jonah Heim hit a two-run homer in the 10th to lead the Texas Rangers to a 9-7 win over the Boston R...

AUGUST 15, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texas Rangers place RHP Josh Sborz on injured list with right shoulder fatigue

Josh Sborz has been placed on the injured list due to right shoulder fatigue

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins big-league bullpen The Rangers selected Festa's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

Impact He'll join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder fatigue. After signing a minor-league contract with the Rangers in July, Festa made six appearances for Round Rock and gave up one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out 13 batters over 8.2 innings.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Gets MiLB contract from Texas The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract on Monday.

Impact Festa elected free agency earlier this month rather than accepting an outright assignment by the Mets. It didn't take him long to find a new home, although he will head to the minors first. Festa holds a 4.66 ERA and 103:45 K:BB over 94.2 innings covering parts of five major-league seasons.

JULY 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming free agent Festa elected free agency Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Festa was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday and will try his luck on the open market. The 31-year-old only pitched one inning with New York and allowed four runs. However, he has a solid track record in the majors and should garner some interest in free agency.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Becoming free agent Festa elected free agency Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Festa was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday and will try his luck on the open market. The 31-year-old pitched only one inning with New York and allowed four runs. However, he has a solid track record in the majors and should garner some interest in free agency.

JULY 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Mets designated Festa for assignment Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Festa was roughed up for five runs (four earned) over one inning in his lone appearance with the Mets. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Christian Scott, who will start Wednesday's game versus the Nationals.

JULY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Astros move above .500 for 1st time this year, beat Mets 10-5 in 11 innings for 9th win in 10 games

The Houston Astros moved over

JUNE 30, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Released by Mariners Festa was released by the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact He had been designated for assignment and is now free to look for a gig elsewhere after clearing waivers. Festa has yielded four earned runs and walked 12 over nine major-league innings this year.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Festa was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Tuesday.

Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Ryan Jensen, who has been claimed off waivers from the Cubs. Festa, 30, had allowed four earned runs on four hits and 12 walks in just nine major-league innings this year.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Tacoma The Mariners optioned Festa to Triple-A Tacoma on Sunday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact With Bryce Miller (finger) returning from the injured list to start Sunday, Festa will serve as the Mariners' roster casualty. The 30-year-old righty made two appearances during his latest major-league stint, throwing 2.1 scoreless frames while giving up one hit and striking out three.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big leagues Festa was Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times from Triple-A Tacoma on Monday, Ryan Divish reports.

Impact Festa is assuming the roster and bullpen spot vacated by Trevor Gott, who was traded to the Mets. The right-hander holds a 5.40 ERA over six relief appearances in the majors in 2023.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Mariners optioned Festa to Triple-A Tacoma on Friday.

Impact Festa made three appearances after being recalled from Tacoma at the end of May, throwing 3.1 hitless innings while striking out five batters and walking three. Despite his impressive stretch, he will head back to Triple-A as Penn Murfee (elbow) returns from the 15-day IL.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from Tacoma Seattle recalled Festa from Triple-A Tacoma on Wednesday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.

Impact Festa excelled with Tacoma after being demoted early in April by the Mariners with a 0.43 ERA and a 16:10 K:BB over 21 innings. The right-hander was a big part of the Seattle bullpen in 2022, but struggled in the early going of the season with a 10.80 ERA (four runs in 3.1 innings). He should be a middle-inning option for Seattle while he's with the club. Darren McCaughan was optioned to Triple-A to open room on the roster for Festa.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners place pitcher Andrés Muñoz on 15-day injured list

Seattle Mariners pitcher Andrés Muñoz was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right deltoid strain

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS