The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract Wednesday that includes an invitation to spring training, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

The Cubs designated Festa for assignment Tuesday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

The Rangers traded Festa to the Cubs on Thursday in exchange for cash considerations.

The Rangers selected Festa's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Sunday.

The Rangers signed Festa to a minor-league contract on Monday.

Festa elected free agency Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

The Mets designated Festa for assignment Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Festa (0-1) took the loss Sunday against the Astros, coughing up five runs (four earned) on four hits and a walk in the 11th inning. He struck out one.

The Mets selected Festa's contract from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

The Mets signed Festa to a minor-league contract Sunday.