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Good Morning San Diego: Ty France should be one of Padres’ priorities this offseason

Ty France solidified a position of need for the San Diego Padres in the 2026 season. The right-handed slugger joined the team in the offseason on a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training. At the time, there…

By Matt DeWalt · Gaslamp Ball

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Writer Matt DeWalt argues the San Diego Padres must prioritize re-signing impending free agent Ty France.
France is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the conclusion of the MLB season.
During the 2026 campaign, France hit .295 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs in 133 games.

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Matt DeWalt of Gaslamp Ball argues that impending free agent first baseman Ty France should be an offseason priority for the San Diego Padres. France originally rejoined the club on a minor-league deal ahead of the 2026 season before securing regular playing time and providing steady protection behind Manny Machado in the lineup.

France batted .295 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs over 133 games in 2026 while earning a National League Gold Glove nomination. DeWalt contends that retaining France offers an internal solution to stabilize first base, despite lingering questions over whether his offensive numbers can be sustained.

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