Ty France makes Padres' opening-day roster
San Diego Union-Tribune • • sports
Key Points:
- Ty France has been confirmed on the San Diego Padres' opening-day roster for the 2026 season, marking his return to the team where he began his MLB career.
- France was originally drafted by the Padres in 2015 and made his major league debut with them in 2019 before being traded to the Seattle Mariners in 2020.
- He has had a notable career including an All-Star selection in 2022, a Gold Glove award in 2025, and appearances in the World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays.
- France signed a minor-league deal with the Padres in February and impressed during spring training with a .318 batting average, securing his spot due to an injury to infielder Sung-M
