CLEVELAND, Ohio (WKBN) – The Cleveland Guardians have selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Matt Festa from Triple-A Columbus.

In a corresponding roster move, the team has designated veteran pitcher Vince Velasquez for assignment. He did not appear in a game for Cleveland since having his contract selected by Triple-A on Tuesday.

Festa was acquired in a minor trade with the Texas Rangers in exchange for cash considerations on Thursday.

He signed a minor league deal with the Rangers back in February.

This season, Festa has spent the entire season at Triple-A Round Rock, tossing 14.2 scoreless innings in nine relief outings.

The 32-year-old split the 2024 season between the Mets and Rangers, posting a combined record of 6-1 with a 5.70 ERA in 19 appearances.

Festa also previously spent time in Major League Baseball with the Mariners.

He owns a career record of 8-3 with a 4.60 ERA.

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