CHICAGO – The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations. To make room on the 40-man roster, infielder Miles Mastrobuoni has been designated for assignment. The Cubs’ 40-man roster now stands at 40 players.
Matt Festa:
- Age: 31
- 2024 Season: Appeared in 19 major league games with the Rangers (18 games) and New York Mets (1 game), posting a 6-1 record with a 5.70 ERA (15 ER/23.2 IP). In 33 minor league games with Round Rock (6 games), El Paso (16 games), and Syracuse (11 games), he recorded a 2.70 ERA (12 ER/40.0 IP) with a 2-1 record and two saves. Festa was designated for assignment by the Rangers on January 6.
- Career: Drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the seventh round of the 2016 draft out of East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania. Festa has appeared in 108 major league games (1 start) over parts of five seasons with the Mariners (2018-23), Mets (2024), and Rangers (2024). He has an 8-3 record with two saves, a 4.60 ERA (60 ER/117.1 IP), 126 strikeouts, and a 1.30 WHIP.
Miles Mastrobuoni:
- Age: 29
- Cubs Tenure: Appeared in 110 games over parts of two seasons with the Cubs. Across 118 major league games, he has batted .219 (54-for-247) with nine RBI, 16 stolen bases, and one home run.
These roster adjustments highlight the Cubs’ ongoing efforts to refine their pitching staff while making necessary space on their 40-man roster.
