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.
The Cleveland Guardians acquired right-handed reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations. Festa joins the Guardians bullpen, adding depth to their pitching options as they make a play-off push.
In 2016, Matthew Festa pitched for the Everett AquaSox of the Low-A Northwest League.
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.
In 2017, Matthew Festa played for the Modesto Nuts of the High-A California League and appeared in the league's all-star game.
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.
In 2019, Matthew Festa made the Seattle Mariners' Opening Day roster but was later sent down to the Tacoma Rainiers multiple times.
On February 3, 2020, Matthew Festa was designated for assignment by the Mariners.
In August 2021, Matthew Festa returned to action for Tacoma after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
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.
On January 26, 2024, Matthew Festa signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.
On May 19, 2024, Matthew Festa signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.
On July 8, 2024, Matthew Festa signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.
On January 6, 2025, Matthew Festa was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.
On January 9, 2025, Matthew Festa was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.
On April 30, 2025, Matthew Festa was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations.
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