- Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ty France (2) fields a groundout hit by Minnesota Twins' Brooks Lee during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Mi

Jose Miranda should see playing time at first base, third base and designated hitter even with Ty France now in the mix.

Details of Ty France’s $1 million, 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins: 2025 base salary: $1 million, of which $250,000 is guaranteed Performance bonuses: $50,000 each for 300, 325, 350, 375 and 400 plate appearances $100,

Tuesday marked the Minnesota Twins' third exhibition game of spring training and it was a good one in terms of expected regular-season contributors slugging home runs.

FORT MYERS, FLA. - No team in modern baseball history had ever been hit by as many pitches as the Mariners’ 116 last season, but the Twins were close. Led by Willi Castro’s team-record 21, the Twins were plunked 101 times,

For Minnesota Twins veterans like Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, and Royce Lewis, spring training serves as a time to shake off the rust, get back into baseball shape, and prepare for the upcoming season.

The Twins made a few moves near the end of the offseason. After Carlos Santana returned to the Guardians, first base wasn't a huge priority, though the signing of Ty France does create some questions.

Ty France had a few connections to the Minnesota Twins before he signed a one-year, $1 million non-guaranteed contract with them before spring training.

The BriefThe Twins signed Ty France in free agency to play first base after Carlos Santana's departure.France spent 5 seasons with the Seattle Mariners and was an American League All-Star in 2022.France hit .

Brooks Lee, Edouard Julien, Willi Castro and even Austin Martin — could be in the running to start next to 1B Ty France.

Plus a front office blind spot, Chris Paddack's workload, Cory Lewis' knuckleball and how fast Walker Jenkins can move.

Details of Ty France’s $1 million, 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins: