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

First baseman Ty France finalized a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, who also announced a minor league deal with right-hander Erasmo Ramírez on Saturday. The 30-year-old France hit .234 with 24 doubles, 13 homers and 51 RBIs last year for ...

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 .

For the first time in his career, Ty France navigated the free agency process. The resulting contract – a non-guaranteed deal worth $1M – reflects the ups and downs that free agency holds for the majority of MLB players.

After signing a one-year deal last week, it looks as if Ty France will get every opportunity to help the Twins in their quest to win the American League Central.

New Twins first baseman Ty France takes infield at the Lee Health Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla., on Saturday. (Carlos Gonzalez/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

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.

Group including Ty France, Willi Castro ... Dan Hayes is a senior writer for The Athletic covering the Minnesota Twins. Dan joined The Athletic after 5 1/2 years at NBC Sports Chicago and eight ...

The Minnesota Twins officially opened spring training in Fort Myers, Florida, on Feb. 17. The team hopes to rid itself of the stench of its total team collapse at the end of last season.

No Twins were named starters on the All-Under 25 team, but Minnesota did receive three honorable mentions with starting pitchers Zebby Matthews (24) and Simeon Woods Richardson (24), and infielder Brooks Lee (24). Lewis, at 25, wasn't eligible.

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 ...