Ty France trade rumors prove Padres hold all the leverage at the deadline

There's no question that there are some players who always seem to be involved in trade rumors. It follows them like a dark cloud, which could impact their performance on the field. But for Ty France, who has been traded three times in his career, he's found a way to block out the noise and focus on playing baseball.

As the San Diego Padres' main first baseman this season, France has cultivated a stronger role than most fans initially thought. Granted, the Friars are not as strong as they have been in the last few years, but France's resurgence has helped keep them above .500.

The problem for France is, now that we are inching closer to the trade deadline, his name is swirling the rumor mill again — even if he doesn't think that he will get dealt. Objectively looking at France's situation, if he were to get traded, the Padres need to understand that they hold the cards. If France is going to be traded, the Padres need to be patient and seek out the best offer. Or, they should just pass on each offer.

Padres first baseman Ty France's trade stock is better than ever before

Entering July 30 riding a six-game hitting streak, France has an .877 OPS this season — the best mark of his eight-year MLB career. His 16 home runs are the most since 2022, when he was an All-Star. He is uncharacteristically crushing off-speed and breaking pitches this season, batting .385 and .291, respectively against them.

The point being, Ty France is having a great season. Does this make him a flash in the pan, meaning the Padres should try and move him immediately for some prospects? The easy answer is yes, but let's not get hasty. San Diego is not out of playoff contention just yet. They are 7-3 in their last 10 games. They are showing signs of turning the corner, and some of that is thanks to France. Why try and shop him around? Maybe, let him stay and ride out this great season.

Now, if another postseason contender were to give San Diego a great package in exchange for France, then that's a different story. Maybe it would be worth the consideration, but it's doubtful that a team will conjure up a trade beneficial for the Padres in exchange for giving up the 31-year-old France. So, the front office needs to hold strong on any offers fielded for him. It could be worth keeping him around.

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