Blue Jays infielder seems to be done with Toronto and headed to divisional rival

Feb 2, 2026 (10:41 PM)

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Ty France is suddenly the belle of the ball, and seeing a "glue guy" get this kind of love in February is exactly why we obsess over the hot stove.

The veteran first baseman seemed destined for a quiet minor league deal just weeks ago.

Now, reports are flying that the heavy hitters in New York are circling the wagons.

It makes perfect sense when you look past the surface numbers.

While his power numbers dipped last year (7 HR, 52 RBI total), his contact skills remain elite for the modern game.

Even in a "down" 2025 season, he hit .277 during his stint with the Blue Jays, proving there is still plenty of life in that bat.

Seeing the market correct itself for a guy who just knows how to get on base is refreshing.

The rumors connecting him to the Big Apple are getting too loud to ignore.

Check out the full breakdown of the surprising bidding war right here: https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/ex-mariners-blue-jays-star-160740410.html

As a baseball fan, the idea of France stabilizing the bottom of the Yankees' lineup is terrifyingly sensible.

He brings a professional approach that balances out a "swing for the fences" roster.

For the Mets, he offers incredibly cheap insurance and depth that championship teams always seem to have.

He isn't going to carry an offense on his back like he did in his 2022 All-Star campaign with the Mariners.

But he will grind out at-bats and annoy opposing pitchers in the 7th inning of a close game.

That specific skill set—the ability to put the ball in play—is becoming a lost art.

If he lands in the AL East, he becomes an immediate thorn in the side of every rival pitcher.

At 31 years old, he is prime for a bounce-back season in a hitter-friendly park.

This isn't just a depth signing; it's a potential steal of the offseason.

Spring Training is around the corner, and Ty France might just be the missing piece for a contender.

Previously on Toronto Baseball Insider

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