Overview
- MassLive reports the Yankees and Mets are actively pursuing free agent Ty France, with no agreement reported.
- MLB Trade Rumors adds the Diamondbacks and Padres to the clubs showing interest in the 2025 Gold Glove first baseman.
- France split 2025 between the Twins and Blue Jays, hitting .257/.320/.360 with seven homers across 490 plate appearances and owning a .262 career average with a .735 OPS.
- New York fits center on part-time work: a potential platoon with lefty Ben Rice for the Yankees and first-base insurance for the Mets as Jorge Polanco transitions to the position.
- His appeal rests on elite recent defense backed by +10 Outs Above Average and +9 Defensive Runs Saved, with some analyses highlighting improved indicators versus lefties last season despite neutral career splits.