Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Matt Festa

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 30, 2025

Discover the career path of Matt Festa, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Matthew Joseph Festa is an American professional baseball pitcher currently in the Cleveland Guardians organization. Festa has played in MLB for the Seattle Mariners, New York Mets, and Texas Rangers. He also played for the Italy national baseball team. Festa's career consists of pitching in MLB.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Played for the Everett AquaSox

In 2016, Matthew Festa pitched for the Everett AquaSox of the Low-A Northwest League.

2016: Drafted by the Seattle Mariners

In 2016, the Seattle Mariners selected Matthew Festa in the seventh round of the Major League Baseball draft, making him the highest draft pick in East Stroudsburg University history.

2017: Played for the Modesto Nuts and Appeared in All-Star Game

In 2017, Matthew Festa played for the Modesto Nuts of the High-A California League and appeared in the league's all-star game.

2018: Promotion to Major Leagues

In 2018, Matthew Festa was invited to spring training by the Mariners and was promoted to the major leagues on July 14, making his debut the same day.

2019: Made Mariners Opening Day Roster

In 2019, Matthew Festa made the Seattle Mariners' Opening Day roster but was later sent down to the Tacoma Rainiers multiple times.

February 3, 2020: Designated for Assignment

On February 3, 2020, Matthew Festa was designated for assignment by the Mariners.

August 2021: Returned to Action

In August 2021, Matthew Festa returned to action for Tacoma after undergoing Tommy John surgery.

November 2022: Committed to play for Team Italy

In November 2022, Matthew Festa committed to play for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami.

2022: Contract Selected by Mariners

In 2022, Matthew Festa was invited to spring training and had his contract selected by the Mariners on April 7, adding him to their Opening Day roster. He earned his first career save on July 17, but was designated for assignment on August 8 and released the same day.