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Ty France discusses resurgence with Padres on MLB Central

The veteran has a career-best .509 slugging percentage.

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Ty France is rocking a career-best .509 slugging percentage during a standout 2026 season with the @Padres! 🔥 He joined

What happened: Ty France appeared on MLB Central to detail his offensive resurgence with the San Diego Padres. The infielder reflected on his journey back to being a productive everyday player and sharing a lineup with Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr.

Why it matters: His performance has helped stabilize the lineup for San Diego this season. The added production provides valuable depth alongside the team's established stars.

What to watch: The series between the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets is tied 1-1.

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