Mets DFA Matt Festa, recall RHP Christian Scott

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The New York Mets designated Matt Festa for assignment on Wednesday and recalled fellow right-hander Christian Scott from Triple A-Syracuse.

Scott was named the starter for Wednesday's game against the host Washington Nationals.

Festa, 31, signed a minor league deal on May 20 and had a 1-0 record and 1.76 ERA in 15 1/3 innings over 11 appearances at Syracuse. He had o