CLEVELAND (AP) — The Cleveland Guardians have acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash, the Guardians announced Wednesday. The 32-year-old Festa was assigned to Triple-A Columbus and is not on the Guardians’ 40-man roster.

The Guardians added additional bullpen depth on Wednesday, when they acquired right-hander Matt Festa from the Rangers for cash considerations. Festa, who is not currently a member of Cleveland’s 40-man roster,

The Texas Rangers have traded minor league reliever Matt Festa to the Cleveland Guardians for cash considerations, it was announced today. Festa has had a procedurally active past 12 months. He was released by the San Diego Padres in May of 2024,