Matt Festa, a right-handed pitcher, was a standout performer at Triple-A Round Rock, displaying dominance with a perfect record in 14.2 innings before being traded to the Cleveland Guardians. His prior experience with the Rangers included important innings as a reliever, but with changes in the bullpen, his role diminished.

Matt Festa has re-signed with the Texas Rangers after a tumultuous offseason, including being DFA'd by both the Rangers and the Cubs. His solid late-season performances make him a valuable asset in a long relief role as the Rangers prepare for the upcoming season.

Matt Festa, a 31-year-old right-handed reliever, has been acquired by the Chicago Cubs from the Texas Rangers for cash. He has a career record of 8-3 with a 4.60 ERA over 108 appearances spanning five seasons with Seattle, New York, and Texas. Last season, he posted a 6-1 record with a 5.70 ERA in 18 games for the Rangers before being designated for assignment. The Cubs designated infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to make room for Festa on their 40-man roster.

Matt Festa was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations after being designated for assignment by the Rangers. His departure comes after the Rangers signed right-hander Chris Martin, indicating a shift in the team's roster strategy.

Matt Festa, a right-handed relief pitcher, has had a tumultuous career in the MLB, making his debut in 2018 with the Mariners before moving through various teams, including the Padres and Mets. Despite a rocky outing with the Mets, where he allowed five runs in one inning, he showed resilience by posting a strong 1.76 ERA in Triple-A Syracuse and a respectable 4.37 ERA in 18 appearances for the Rangers. As he joins the Cubs, there is intrigue surrounding his potential role in their bullpen.