On December 11, 2014, the Chicago Cubs selected Featherston from the Rockies in the Rule 5 Draft, and subsequently traded him to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations.[4] Featherston competed for a role with the Angels as a utility infielder in spring training.[5] The Angels carried Featherston as their backup infielder on their Opening Day roster.[6][7] He made his major league debut on April 12.[8] Featherston batted .162 during the 2015 season,[9] receiving 154 at bats in 101 games played.[10]
On June 9, 2017, the Phillies traded Featherston to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for cash considerations.[14] He batted .179 for the Rays, and also played for the Triple–A Durham Bulls of the International League.[15]
Minnesota Twins
On December 15, 2017, Featherston signed a minor league contract with the Minnesota Twins.[15] He was released on June 18, 2018.[16]
On July 24, 2018, Featherston's contract was purchased by the Cincinnati Reds organization. In 36 games for the Double-APensacola Blue Wahoos, he batted .237/.283/.378 with 3 home runs and 15 RBI. Featherston elected free agency following the season on November 2.[17]
Kansas City Royals
On January 3, 2019, Featherston signed a minor league contract with the Kansas City Royals.[18] In 118 games split between the Double–A Northwest Arkansas Naturals and Triple–A Omaha Storm Chasers, he slashed a combined .241/.303/.426 with 17 home runs and 58 RBI. Featherston elected free agency following the season on November 4.[19]
Seattle Mariners
On April 6, 2022, after spending the past two years out of baseball, Featherston signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners organization.[20] He elected free agency following the season, without having appeared for the organization, on November 10.[21]
In September 2023, Featherston joined Whitebox Real Estate as an associate broker, officially ending his playing career.[22]
Personal life
On April 6, 2020, Featherston married Taylor (née Lowery).[23]