Matt Festa

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69+2⁄3innings pitched, [6] and appeared in the league's all-star game. [7] In 2018, the Mariners invited Festa to spring training. [8] He began the regular season with the Arkansas Travelers of the Double-ATexas League, and the Mariners promoted him to the major leagues on July 14. [9] He made his major league debut that day. [10]

Festa made the Mariners' Opening Day roster in 2019. [11] Festa was sent down to the Tacoma Rainiers of the Triple-A Pacific Coast League multiple times during the season, ending his 2019 season with just 20 appearances for Seattle. On February 3, 2020, Festa was designated for assignment and outrighted to Tacoma on February 10. On March 5, Festa underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2020 season before it began. [12] He returned to action in August 2021 for Tacoma, and pitched 21+1⁄3 innings of 2.95 ERA ball for the team, also appearing in four rehab games with the High-A Everett AquaSox and AZL Mariners. [13]

The Mariners invited Festa to spring training as a non-roster player in 2022. Starting in the 2022 season, Festa decided to go by his full first name of Matthew instead of his abbreviated name Matt. [14] On April 7, the Mariners selected Festa's contract, adding him to their Opening Day roster. [15] On July 17, Festa earned his first career save, striking out the side in the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead over the Texas Rangers. [16] In 8 appearances for Seattle, he posted a 4.00 ERA with 13 strikeouts in 9.0 innings of work. On August 8, Festa was designated for assignment by the Mariners. [17] He was released by the team the same day. [18]

San Diego Padres

On January 26, 2024, Festa signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. [19] In 16 games for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas, he posted a 4.50 ERA with 16 strikeouts across 16 innings pitched. On May 16, Festa was released by the Padres organization. [20]

New York Mets

On May 19, 2024, Festa signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets. [21] In 11 appearances for the Triple–A Syracuse Mets, he recorded a 1.76 ERA with 19 strikeouts across 15+1⁄3 innings of work. On June 30, the Mets selected Festa's contract, adding him to the active roster. [22] He entered the rain-delayed June 30 game against the Houston Astros when it was tied 5-5 in the top of the 11th inning and gave up five runs (four earned) in a 10-5 loss. [23] [24] Festa was designated for assignment on July 3. [25] He cleared waivers and elected free agency on July 5. [26]

Texas Rangers

On July 8, 2024, Festa signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers. [27] In four appearances for the Triple–A Round Rock Express, he recorded a 1.42 ERA with six strikeouts across 6+1⁄3 innings pitched. Festa was released by the Rangers organization on August 1. [28] On August 6, he re–signed with the Rangers on a new minor league contract. [29] On August 11, the Rangers selected Festa's contract, adding him to their active roster. [30] In 18 appearances for Texas, he logged a 6-0 record and 4.37 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 22+2⁄3 innings pitched. The Rangers designated Festa for assignment on January 6, 2025. [31]

Chicago Cubs

On January 9, 2025, Festa was traded to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations. [32] He was designated for assignment following the acquisition of Ryan Pressly on January 28. [33]

International career

Festa with the WBC Italy national team Matt Festa in 2023 WBC.jpg
Festa with the WBC Italy national team

In November 2022, Festa committed to play for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami.[ citation needed ]

Personal life

Festa is married to Fox News reporter Danamarie McNicholl.[ citation needed ]

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Matt Festa
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Festa with the Arkansas Travelers
Chicago Cubs
Pitcher
Born: (1993-03-11) March 11, 1993 (age 31)
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 14, 2018, for the Seattle Mariners
Manager
31 Mike Piazza
Coaches
Bench Coach 10 Blake Butera
Pitching Coach 58 Mike Borzello
First Base & Infield Coach 4 Jack Santora
Third Base & Hitting Coach 13 Chris Denorfia
Bullpen Coach 50 Jason Simontacchi
Bullpen Catcher 14 Marcus Mastrobuoni
Outfield Coach 34 Michele Gerali
Coach 55 Joe Hsu
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