Matt Festa, the right-hander known for his late-season long relief contributions, has re-signed with the Texas Rangers on a minor league deal. The past month has been tumultuous for Festa, who was DFA'd by the Rangers after the signing of Chris Martin, only to be traded to the Chicago Cubs and subsequently DFA'd again after they acquired Jon Berti. Despite these setbacks, Festa is poised to provide the Rangers with additional long relief options in spring training, a necessity given anticipated workload limits for pitchers early in the season.

Festa's journey has been marked by an impressive turnaround since his signing with the Rangers last July, where he initially joined for depth after being released by Seattle. Following a brief release in August, he was re-signed and made his big league debut shortly after, showcasing his potential by pitching 22 1/3 innings with a 4.37 ERA, striking out 23 batters along the way. His reliable performance could be vital for a team looking to solidify its bullpen depth.