Cleveland Guardians Add Intriguing Pitcher To MLB Roster

The Cleveland Guardians continue to make a plethora of moves to add more pitching depth and fresh arms to their bullpen.

The organization made another move on Friday evening ahead of their matchup against the Toronto Blue Jays, activating a pitcher they recently traded for.

RHP Matt Festa - Selected From Triple-A

The Guardians are adding RHP Matt Festa to the big league roster just days after they acquired him from the Texas Rangers.

Festa, 32, started his career with the Seattle Mariners but split time with the New York Mets and Rangers during the 2024 season. In 19 games, he posted a 5.70 ERA in 23.2 innings.

So far in 2025, Festa has an ERA of 0.00 and a 1.16 WHIP in nine games at the Triple-A level.

Stephen Vogt has a history with Festa, going back to his sole season in Seattle as their bullpen coach.

"His name came up. He's gotten a lot of major-league outs. Good sweeper. Good cutter. A guy that can help us. He can give some length and another leverage arm possibility, too."