Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Matt Festa

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Matt Festa

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.

9 hours ago : Guardians Acquire Matt Festa From Rangers in Cash Deal: Reliever Joins Cleveland

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.

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.

January 26, 2024: Signed Minor League Contract with Padres

On January 26, 2024, Matthew Festa signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.

May 19, 2024: Signed Minor League Contract with Mets

On May 19, 2024, Matthew Festa signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.

July 8, 2024: Signed Minor League Contract with Texas Rangers

On July 8, 2024, Matthew Festa signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.

January 6, 2025: Designated for Assignment by the Rangers

On January 6, 2025, Matthew Festa was designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers.

January 9, 2025: Traded to the Chicago Cubs

On January 9, 2025, Matthew Festa was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations.

April 30, 2025: Traded to the Cleveland Guardians

On April 30, 2025, Matthew Festa was traded to the Cleveland Guardians in exchange for cash considerations.