Matt Festa

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69+2⁄3innings pitched, [4] and appeared in the league's all-star game. [5] In 2018, the Mariners invited Festa to spring training. [6] 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. [7] He made his major league debut that day. [8]

Festa made the Mariners' Opening Day roster in 2019. [9] 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. [10] 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. [11]

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. [12] On April 7, the Mariners selected Festa's contract, adding him to their Opening Day roster. [13] 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. [14] 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. [15] He was released by the team the same day. [16]

San Diego Padres

On January 26, 2024, Festa signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. [17]

International career

In November 2022, Festa committed to play for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami. He played for Team Italy manager and hall of famer Mike Piazza.

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References

  1. ↑ Waggoner, Jim (June 10, 2016). "Ex-Sea pitcher Matt Festa taken by Seattle in 7th round". SILive.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  2. ↑ Greg Knowlden ESU Sports Information Director (June 10, 2016). "ESU's Matt Festa drafted by Seattle Mariners in 7th round - News - poconorecord.com - Stroudsburg, PA". poconorecord.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  3. ↑ "ESU grad makes pro baseball all-star game - The Morning Call". Mcall.com. June 20, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Matthew Festa Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 20, 2018.
  5. ↑ "ESU's Festa solid in California League all-star game - The Morning Call". Mcall.com. June 21, 2017. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  6. ↑ Johns, Greg (January 20, 2016). "Mariners invite 22 non-roster players to camp | Seattle Mariners". Mlb.com. Retrieved January 17, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Mariners' promising relief prospect Matt Festa will make jump from Double-A and get first taste of MLB". The Seattle Times. July 14, 2018. Retrieved August 9, 2022.
  8. ↑ "Staten Island's Matt Festa won't forget his MLB debut". July 26, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Surprising players set for Opening Day rosters". MLB.com .
  10. ↑ "Mariners' Matt Festa: Will miss 2020 season". March 2, 2020.
  11. ↑ "Mariners' Matthew Festa: Returns from Tommy John surgery". August 2, 2021.
  12. ↑ "Can a repaired elbow and improved slider help Matthew Festa pitch his way back into the Mariners bullpen?". March 12, 2022.
  13. ↑ "Mariners Select Matt Festa". April 7, 2022.
  14. ↑ "Mariners' Matthew Festa: Strikes out side for first save". cbssports.com. July 17, 2022. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  15. ↑ "Mariners' Bryan Woo goes on IL; Matt Festa designated for assignment". ESPN.com. August 9, 2023. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  16. ↑ https://www.mlb.com/transactions/2023/08/08
  17. ↑ https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2024/01/padres-sign-matt-festa-to-minor-league-deal.html
Matt Festa
Matt Festa (cropped).jpg
Festa with the Arkansas Travelers
San Diego Padres
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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