Guardians, Yankees Among Clubs Showing Interest in Free-Agent 1B Ty France

Overview

• Reporter Chris Cotillo says France has a robust market, with the Guardians, Yankees, Mets, Padres and Rockies among the teams engaged.
• France is coming off a 2025 season highlighted by a Gold Glove at first base and 10 Outs Above Average, though his bat produced a 92 wRC+.
• Coverage frames him as an inexpensive depth option at first base or DH, with outcomes expected to range from minor-league invites to low-cost MLB deals.
• Pinstripe Alley identifies a plausible Yankees fit as a right-handed complement at first base, potentially pairing with Ben Rice.
• Cleveland reporting suggests exploratory interest that could involve a minor-league deal and competition for a right-handed 1B/DH role, with David Fry cited as a comparator.