Matthew Joseph Festa (born March 11, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization.

He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets.

[2] In 2016, Festa pitched for the Everett AquaSox of the Low-A Northwest League,[5] posting a 6–2 win–loss record with a 3.73 earned run average (ERA) in 14 games (eight starts).

On March 5, Festa underwent Tommy John surgery, ending his 2020 season before it began.

[12] He returned to action in August 2021 for Tacoma, and pitched 21+1⁄3 innings of 2.95 ERA ball for the team, also appearing in four rehab games with the High-A Everett AquaSox and AZL Mariners.

[15] On July 17, Festa earned his first career save, striking out the side in the 10th inning to protect a one-run lead over the Texas Rangers.

[18] On January 26, 2024, Festa signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres.

[22] He entered the rain-delayed June 30 game against the Houston Astros when it was tied 5-5 in the top of the 11th inning and gave up five runs (four earned) in a 10-5 loss.

[34] On February 5, Festa signed a minor league contract to return to the Rangers organization.

[35] In November 2022, Festa committed to play for Team Italy in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in Miami.