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Rangers' Matt Festa: Joins big-league bullpen
The Texas Rangers selected Matt 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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Rangers' Matt Festa: Gets MiLB contract from Texas
The Texas Rangers signed Matt 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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Matt Festa: Becoming free agent
Matt 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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Mets' Matt Festa: Designated for assignment
The New York Mets designated Matt 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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Mets' Matt Festa: Rough season debut
Matt 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 New York 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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Mets' Matt Festa: Joins big club
The New York Mets selected Matt Festa's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.Festa joined the Mets on a minor-league contract in May after being released from his minors deal with the Padres. The right-hander will receive a look in the big leagues after he posted a 1.76 ERA in 11 outings with Syracuse.
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Mets' Matt Festa: Gets minors deal from Mets
The New York Mets signed Matt Festa to a minor-league contract Sunday.Festa was released by the Padres last week after posting a 4.50 ERA and 16:7 K:BB over 16 innings with Triple-A El Paso. He's landed on his feet quickly and will head to Triple-A Syracuse for now, where he will give the Mets some veteran relief depth.
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Matt Festa: Released by San Diego
The Padres released Matt Festa on Thursday.Festa had been with Triple-A El Paso, where he posted a 4.50 ERA and 16:7 K:BB over 16 innings. It's possible this was an opt-out situation and Festa has something lined up with another organization, although that is not confirmed. The 31-year-old holds a career 4.32 ERA and 102:44 K:BB over 93.2 innings covering parts of four big-league seasons.
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Padres' Matt Festa: Signs with Friars
Matt Festa signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres on Friday and received an invitation to major-league spring training.Festa pitched in parts of four seasons for the Mariners before being DFA'd in August, accumulating a 4.32 career ERA and 1.32 WHIP in 93.2 total innings. He'll get a chance to make the Padres' Opening Day roster, though his role likely caps out as a middle reliever.
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Matt Festa: Cut by Mariners
The Mariners released Matt Festa on Tuesday.He had been designated for assignment and is now free to look for a gig elsewhere after clearing waivers. Festa has yielded four earned runs and walked 12 over nine major-league innings this season.