Reports: Mariners place 1B Ty France on waivers

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The Seattle Mariners placed first baseman Ty France on outright waivers, multiple sources reported Sunday night.

Any other team can claim France, but if he clears waivers, he will stay with Seattle and could be outrighted to the minors.

However, if he wanted to, France could reject the assignment to the minors since he has five years of major league experience under his b