Report: New York Mets Interested in All-Star First Baseman Coming Off Career Year

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MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN - OCTOBER 04: Ty France #25 of the San Diego Padres hits an RBI single against the San Diego Padres during the first inning in game two of the National League Division Series at American Family Field on October 04, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

The New York Mets are expected to have a big season, and after a disappointing 2026 season, president of baseball operations David Stearns is almost certainly going to make wholesale changes.

Among many items of need, the Mets are likely to target infield help after a disastrous situation at first base last season.

According to MLB reporter Michael Marino, the Mets are showing free agent interest in first baseman Ty France.

Marino wrote (on X.com):

“Sources: The Mets have shown interest in free-agent first baseman Ty France as they look to bolster the position. France joins Alec Bohm as one of the 1B’s drawing the teams attention.”

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Ty France is Coming Off Career Year with Padres

Ty France, 32, is coming off a career year with the San Diego Padres.

The former All-Star clubbed 21 home runs, 24 doubles, and 130 hits in 133 games with San Diego in 2026.

His bWAR (4.5) was a career high, and his 21 homers were also a career best.