"According to The Athletic's Dennis Lin, first baseman Ty France and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league deal for the 2026 season that includes an invite to spring training. France reunites with the Padres after being drafted by San Diego in 2015 and spending two years with the NL West squad from 2019 through 2020. The first basmean split last season between the Twins and Blue Jays,"
"Between both teams, France amassed a .257/.320/.360 slash line with 25 doubles, seven home runs, 52 RBIs, and a .681 OPS. He produced a 1.0 bWAR season and earned his first Gold Glove Award for first base, spending time at the position across both squads. France saw a slight uptick in his average and power with the Jays across 94 at-bats, finding himself playing more off the bench down the stretch due to Vladimir Guerrero Jr. being the go-to first baseman for Toronto."
Ty France signed a minor-league deal with the San Diego Padres for 2026 that includes a spring training invite. He reunites with the Padres after being drafted by San Diego in 2015 and appearing for the team from 2019–2020. France split last season between the Twins and Blue Jays, hitting .257/.320/.360 with 25 doubles, seven home runs, 52 RBIs, and a .681 OPS while producing a 1.0 bWAR and earning his first Gold Glove at first base. France appeared twice in the World Series, going 1-for-4 with an RBI. He is a seven-year major-league veteran who will compete for a Padres bench spot with Gavin Sheets and non-roster invitee Nick Castellanos, after reported interest from the Guardians, Diamondbacks, and Mets.
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