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Ex-Toronto Blue Jays First Baseman Immediately Becomes Free Agent

The San Diego Padres are coming off a solid season.After sweeping the Chicago Cubs, they ended up losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS.Ex-Toronto Blue Jays First Baseman Becomes Free AgentOne of the reasons for the Padres having success…

By Ben Stinar · Heavy

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Former Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Ty France has officially elected free agency.
France batted .295 with 21 home runs and 72 RBIs in 133 games for the San Diego Padres.
The Padres reached the NLDS this season after defeating the Chicago Cubs and losing to Milwaukee.

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First baseman Ty France has officially elected free agency following the conclusion of the season, according to an MLB.com announcement. France played for the San Diego Padres this past season after signing a minor-league deal in February. The Padres reached the NLDS after sweeping the Chicago Cubs before falling to the Milwaukee Brewers.

France posted strong numbers in 133 games, batting .295 with 21 home runs, 130 hits, and 72 RBIs. The former 2022 All-Star previously played for the Toronto Blue Jays during their 2025 World Series run, as well as the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Minnesota Twins.

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