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France is expected to start at designated hitter against left-handed pitchers, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports.

The righty slugger hit .346/.413/.684 with 12 home runs in 150 plate appearances against southpaws in the Pacific Coast League last year. He also hit well against righties, so France could carve out more than just a short-side platoon role as the season goes on.

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