Cubs Trade for Reliever Matt Festa from Rangers

Chicago bolsters bullpen by acquiring the 31-year-old pitcher in exchange for cash considerations.

The Chicago Cubs acquired right-handed reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations on Thursday.
To make room on the 40-man roster, the Cubs designated utility infielder Miles Mastrobuoni for assignment.
Festa, 31, had a 6-1 record with a 5.70 ERA in 19 MLB appearances in 2024, pitching for both the Rangers and Mets.
Over his career, Festa has an 8-3 record with a 4.60 ERA across 108 major league games with the Mariners, Mets, and Rangers.
Mastrobuoni, 29, appeared in 110 games over two seasons with the Cubs, batting .219 and playing multiple positions in the field.