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 Minneapolis. Credit: AP/Abbie Parr

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 spent a meager $1 million to bring in a new first-base candidate, on a non-guaranteed deal. It feels like the investment of playing time and faith will be greater than that, though. Should we be concerned about how the Twins are handling first base?

Though the Twins signed France to a non-guaranteed deal, it seems he will figure heavily in their plans at first base. Jose Miranda and Edouard Julien could factor in, as well.

First baseman Ty France has finalized a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, who also announced a minor league deal with right-hander.

The Twins are planning to use Ty France as their regular first baseman entering the 2025 campaign. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

The Minnesota Twins recently signed Ty France and now they are ready to completely turn over first base to him.

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.