The former Mariners first baseman will be joining the American League Central club and will factor into the team's first base competition.

The Minnesota Twins and free agent first baseman Ty France have agreed to a one-year major league contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal.

The Minnesota Twins are in agreement with free agent first baseman Ty France on a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.

The Twins are signing first baseman Ty France to a one-year contract, according to a Tuesday afternoon report from Phil Miller of The Minnesota Star-Tribune. Per Miller, the deal

The Twins’ late-winter shopping spree continues. Minnesota agreed to a one-year deal Tuesday with veteran infielder Ty France, sources told MLB.com. The club has not confirmed the deal.

Ty France, signed to a non-guaranteed deal, gives the Twins another righthanded hitting option at first base.