Tyler Lawrence France is a professional baseball first baseman currently playing for the San Diego Padres in MLB. Before joining the Padres, he played for the Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, Minnesota Twins, and Toronto Blue Jays. France was selected as an All-Star in 2022, marking a significant achievement in his career.
July 13, 1994: Tyler Lawrence France Born
On July 13, 1994, Tyler Lawrence France was born. He is an American professional baseball first baseman.
2015: France Drafted by Padres
In 2015, the San Diego Padres selected France in the 34th round of the MLB draft, and he signed with them for a $100,000 signing bonus. He debuted with the Low-A Tri-City Dust Devils.
November 20, 2018: Added to Padres 40-man Roster
On November 20, 2018, the Padres added France to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft.
August 16, 2019: France Called Up to Padres
On August 16, 2019, France was called up again to the Padres big league club from the El Paso Chihuahuas, where he was batting .399.
August 13, 2020: France Optioned to Alternative Roster
On August 13, 2020, France was optioned to the Padres alternative roster to make room for shortstop Jorge Mateo.
April 23, 2022: Recorded First Career Five-Hit Game
On April 23, 2022, France recorded his first career five-hit game, going 5-for-6 with a home run versus the Kansas City Royals.
January 13, 2023: Agreed to contract with the Mariners
On January 13, 2023, France agreed to a one-year, $4.1 million contract with the Mariners, avoiding salary arbitration.
January 11, 2024: Agreed to contract with the Mariners
On January 11, 2024, France and the Mariners agreed to a contract worth $6.775 million for the 2024 season.
April 6, 2024: Birth of first child
On April 6, 2024, France's wife, Maggie, gave birth to their first child, a baby boy.
June 8, 2024: Mariners Hit by Pitch Leader
On June 8, 2024, France surpassed Edgar Martinez to become the Mariners' franchise hit by pitch leader with 90.
July 29, 2024: Traded to Cincinnati Reds
On July 29, 2024, the Mariners traded France to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for Andruw Salcedo.
February 15, 2025: Signed with the Minnesota Twins
On February 15, 2025, France signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Minnesota Twins.
July 31, 2025: Traded to Toronto Blue Jays
On July 31, 2025, the Twins traded France and Louis Varland to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for Alan Roden and Kendry Rojas.
November 2, 2025: Awarded Gold Glove Award
On November 2, 2025, France was awarded his first career Gold Glove Award for American League first basemen.
February 16, 2026: Returned to the San Diego Padres
On February 16, 2026, France returned to the San Diego Padres on a minor league contract.
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