The Chicago Cubs have made another trade, this time bringing in a relief pitcher from the Texas Rangers. The Rangers PR account announced via social media that

The Cubs have a lot of relievers, but none that are true closes. Could this two-time All-Star be a good fit to put a stamp on the bullpen?

As the MLB offseason continues, moves continue to happen, and the Cubs and Rangers have made a trade sending RP Matt Festa to the windy city.

Former Seattle Mariners reliever Matt Festa, recently designated for assignment by the Texas Rangers, has a new home already. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs, per an announcement from Chicago: The Chicago Cubs today acquired right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash considerations.

To kick off the new year the Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash.  In order to make room for him on the 40-man roster infielder Miles Mastrobuoni was designated for assignment.

In a flurry of roster moves Thursday, the Chicago Cubs acquired a pitcher who went undefeated for the Texas Rangers in 2024 and cut a utility player.

On Thursday, Will Laws and Nick Selbe of Sports Illustrated predicted that the Cubs would nab that new closer. They tabbed Chicago to land ex-Texas Rangers two-time All-Star Kirby Yates, who was one of the most valuable relievers in baseball in 2024.

The Chicago Cubs have made a roster move Tuesday, trading infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to the Seattle Mariners.

CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash on Thursday. Festa was 6-1 with a 5.70 ERA over 18 games for Texas and one with the New York Mets last season. The 31-year-old right-hander is 8-3 with a 4.60 ERA in 108 appearances over five seasons with Seattle, New York and Texas.

The Chicago Cubs have made another trade, this time bringing in a relief pitcher from the Texas Rangers. The Rangers PR account announced via social media that the team had completed a trade with ...

CHICAGO — The Chicago Cubs acquired reliever Matt Festa from the Texas Rangers for cash on Thursday. Festa was 6-1 with a 5.70 ERA over 18 games for Texas and one with the New York Mets last season.