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

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

The Minnesota Twins and free agent first baseman Ty France agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday, according to a person with knowledge of the deal, adding the 2022 All-Star to the mix at their most unsettled position.

Recently-inducted baseball Hall-of-Famer Ichrio Suzuki will throw the first ceremonial pitch for the Seattle Mariners Opening Day against the Oakland Athletics.

Ichiro Suzuki will have a Seattle Mariners logo on the cap of his Hall of Fame plaque, CC Sabathia will take the New York Yankees logo and Billy Wagner will have the symbol of the Houston Astros.