Mets Eyeball Ty France Following Bounce-Back Season with Padres

Ty France has emerged as a target for the New York Mets as they search for a first base upgrade. Coming off a strong 2026 bounce-back campaign with the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract, France slashed .295/.363/.502 with 21 home runs and 24 doubles. Entering his age-32 season, France previously struggled in 2024 with the Mariners (-0.2 bWAR) and Reds, followed by a 2025 stint with the Twins and Blue Jays, but is now positioning himself for a lucrative payday.