Ty France shines as Padres chase playoff spot in August
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 4:08 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ty France has emerged as a key player for the San Diego Padres in 2026, maintaining a.524 slugging percentage, the highest for a Padres first baseman since Adrian Gonzalez in 2009. Currently batting.296 with 17 home runs and 51 RBIs, France has contributed significantly to the Padres' recent turnaround as they vie for a playoff spot. The team entered their game against the Cleveland Guardians seeking their seventh consecutive victory, following a stretch of 11 wins in their last 15 games. France, who signed a minor league deal before the season, has exceeded expectations and solidified his role in the lineup.
- •Ty France is slugging.524 in 2026, leading Padres first basemen since 2009.
- •France has 17 home runs and 51 RBIs this season.
- •The Padres are 11-4 in their last 15 games as of August 16.
- •The team is tied for the final NL Wild Card spot.
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"One of the San Diego Padres’ best under-the-radar pickups of the offseason is Ty France. President of baseball operations A.J. Preller added the Gold Glove first baseman for his defense,...
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