"Gold Glover Ty France won't be returning to the Toronto Blue Jays this spring, after signing a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres. The signing became official on Tuesday. The first baseman's deal with the Padres includes a non-roster invitation to spring training. His exit means he won't be one of the puzzle pieces upon which Toronto will rely, as the ballclub begins a renewed campaign to return to the World Series in 2026."
"The 31-year-old France played in 37 regular season games for Toronto last year, hitting .277, driving in eight runs and hitting a single home run for the Blue Jays during that stretch. In last year's World Series, France was part of the epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers that ran 18 innings and lasted more than six hours. He went one for three at the plate."
Ty France signed a minor-league contract with the San Diego Padres that includes a non-roster invitation to spring training and will not return to the Toronto Blue Jays this spring. France, 31, appeared in 37 regular-season games for Toronto last year, batting .277 with eight RBIs and one home run. He played in the 18-inning Game 3 of the World Series and went one for three. France won a Gold Glove at first base in 2025 with a .996 fielding percentage, committing three errors in 832 chances, and became a free agent after the season. Several other Blue Jays contributors from the playoff run signed with new teams in the off-season, including Bo Bichette, Isiah Kiner-Falefa, Chris Bassitt and Seranthony Dominguez.
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