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Padres Bring Back Ty France on Minor-League Deal, Pending Physical

The 2025 Gold Glove first baseman returns as non-roster depth with a chance to win a job in spring training.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 29: A detailed view of Toronto Blue Jays hats and gloves before the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game five of the 2025 World Series at Dodger Stadium on October 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
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Oct 26, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Ty France (2) takes batting practice during World Series workouts prior to game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Oct 27, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France (2) hits a single against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the tenth inning during game three of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Multiple outlets reported the agreement, first noted by The Athletic’s Dennis Lin, while the club has not yet confirmed the deal.
  • France, 31, won a 2025 Gold Glove at first base after leading the position with +10 Outs Above Average.
  • His bat has trended down since his 2022 All-Star year, with 32 home runs and a .686 OPS since 2023, including a .277 average and .692 OPS in 37 games for Toronto last season.
  • He enters a crowded first-base mix that includes Gavin Sheets, Nick Castellanos taking reps at the position, and Miguel Andújar, so a 26-man spot likely hinges on Cactus League performance.
  • France split 2025 between the Twins and Blue Jays, appeared in the World Series for Toronto with an RBI in Game 4, and now returns to the franchise that drafted him out of San Diego State.