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The Rangers selected Festa's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday. He'll join the big-league bullpen as a replacement for right-hander Josh Sborz, who was placed on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder fatigue. After signing a minor-league contract with the Rangers in July, Festa made six appearances for Round Rock and gave up one earned run on six hits and three walks while striking out 13 batters over 8.2 innings.
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The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract on Monday. Festa elected free agency earlier this month after the Mets cast him off their 40-man roster. He didn't take long to find a new home, though he'll presumably head to Triple-A Round Rock with his new organization. Festa holds a 4.66 ERA and 103:45 K:BB over 94.2 innings covering parts of five major-league seasons.
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Festa elected free agency Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports. Festa was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday and will try his luck on the open market. The 31-year-old pitched only one inning with New York and allowed four runs. However, he has a solid track record in the majors and should garner some interest in free agency.
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The Mets designated Festa for assignment Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports. Festa was roughed up for five runs (four earned) over one inning in his lone appearance with the Mets. He's clearing out to make room on the roster for Christian Scott, who will start Wednesday's game versus the Nationals.
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Festa (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Astros, coughing up five runs (four earned) on four hits and a walk in the 11th inning. He struck out one. The former Mariner was called up earlier in the day to give the Mets' beleaguered bullpen a fresh arm, and Festa was immediately pressed into service when the game went into extras. After intentionally walking Yordan Alvarez, he gave up three straight singles before Trey Cabbage ripped a two-out, two-run double to seal the win for Houston. With no day off Monday for New York, Festa is likely to be jettisoned from the 26-man roster in short order to make room for more relief reinforcements.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | TEX | 19 | 0 | 23.7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 5.70 | 1.22 |
| 2023 | SEA | 8 | 0 | 9.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 12 | 4 | 4.00 | 1.77 |
| 2022 | SEA | 53 | 0 | 54.0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 64 | 18 | 43 | 4.16 | 1.12 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/27 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 3.38 | 0 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 9/25 | @  |
1 | - | - | 2.1 | 2 | 2.57 | 0 | 2 | 0.86 |
| 9/22 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.1 | 1 | 3.60 | 0 | 1 | 0.75 |
| 9/20 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 9/19 | vs  |
- | - | - | 1.1 | 1 | 6.00 | 0 | 2 | 0.75 |
| 9/17 | vs |
1 | - | - | 1.1 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 2 | 0.75 |
| 9/15 | @ |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 2 | 9.00 | 0 | 1 | 2.00 |