The former St. Louis Cardinals catcher was designated for assignment by the Seattle Mariners after the team acquired Miles Mastrobuoni in a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
Mariners get INF Miles Mastrobuoni from the Cubs
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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.
The Seattle Mariners sent cash to Chicago for a left-handed bat who played five different position for the Cubs in 2024.
Mastrobuoni, 29, hit .194 with four RBIs in 50 games for Chicago last year. He can play second base, third, shortstop and the corner outfield spots.
The Seattle Mariners acquired utility player Miles Mastrobuoni from the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday for cash considerations.
The Chicago Cubs have made a roster move Tuesday, trading infielder Miles Mastrobuoni to the Seattle Mariners.
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.