Phillies Consider Alec Bohm Trade as Infield Upgrade Looms
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to bolster their infield, but with Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm taking up four of the five spots in their infield through 2027, it's a tricky situation. The team could go after free agent stars like Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman, or explore options from within the organization, such as red-hot prospect Aidan Miller.
However, given the current infield configuration, any move to acquire new talent would need to come with a trade of Bohm, according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. The 29-year-old third baseman had a disappointing 2025 season, but Morosi notes that he still showed glimpses of All-Star level production, despite struggling with consistency.
Bohm's struggles were largely due to missing 42 games with an injury, which impacted his overall performance. His .287/.331/.409 slash line wasn't too shabby, but the reality is that Bohm doesn't possess the power upside that teams often associate with him, having never cracked 20 home runs in a season.
Morosi believes that if the Phillies decide to move Bohm, it would be as part of a larger plan to upgrade his role in the lineup. "If they're gonna make this trade, it has to be because they think there's a chance of getting Bregman or maybe Bo Bichette at a spot not shortstop," he said.
Other teams that could potentially benefit from acquiring Bohm include Eugenio Suárez, Jorge Polanco, and Luis Arráez. However, with the Phillies likely to prioritize free agent signings like Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto early in free agency, their next phase of infield upgrades may center around a Bohm trade.
Ultimately, the decision to move Bohm would need to be based on the team's assessment that acquiring someone better is worth sacrificing some of the power they got from him last season. As Morosi noted, "You have to have a clear upgrade on Bohm if you're gonna go ahead and make that trade."
The Philadelphia Phillies are looking to bolster their infield, but with Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, and Alec Bohm taking up four of the five spots in their infield through 2027, it's a tricky situation. The team could go after free agent stars like Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman, or explore options from within the organization, such as red-hot prospect Aidan Miller.
However, given the current infield configuration, any move to acquire new talent would need to come with a trade of Bohm, according to MLB Network insider Jon Morosi. The 29-year-old third baseman had a disappointing 2025 season, but Morosi notes that he still showed glimpses of All-Star level production, despite struggling with consistency.
Bohm's struggles were largely due to missing 42 games with an injury, which impacted his overall performance. His .287/.331/.409 slash line wasn't too shabby, but the reality is that Bohm doesn't possess the power upside that teams often associate with him, having never cracked 20 home runs in a season.
Morosi believes that if the Phillies decide to move Bohm, it would be as part of a larger plan to upgrade his role in the lineup. "If they're gonna make this trade, it has to be because they think there's a chance of getting Bregman or maybe Bo Bichette at a spot not shortstop," he said.
Other teams that could potentially benefit from acquiring Bohm include Eugenio Suárez, Jorge Polanco, and Luis Arráez. However, with the Phillies likely to prioritize free agent signings like Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto early in free agency, their next phase of infield upgrades may center around a Bohm trade.
Ultimately, the decision to move Bohm would need to be based on the team's assessment that acquiring someone better is worth sacrificing some of the power they got from him last season. As Morosi noted, "You have to have a clear upgrade on Bohm if you're gonna go ahead and make that trade."
he was injured for so long and when he did play it wasn't the same as usual... i feel like the phillies need to help him out more before making a big move 
maybe they can find someone who can complement his skills instead of trading him away? 
It's tough to say what'll happen if they decide to move him, 'cause you never know when someone gonna come along and do way better than him. Maybe they should just be more honest about it and not pretend he's some superstar when he's just okay.
plus it's not like they have a ton of options for third base anyway... might as well try to make the most outta him in 2026 instead of trading him cold turkey 
, come on people! You think Alec Bohm is the only one who's struggled with consistency? Trea Turner has been dealing with injuries too 
️. Like, if they can get Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman at shortstop, that would be a game-changer 
. Those guys are straight fire 
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. But hey, I guess you can never know for sure how things'll go down until the trade rumors start flying around 
. One thing's for sure tho - if the Phillies make a move, it's gonna be huge news! 
I'm so confused about the Phillies' infield situation... like, what's up with all these players? They've got Harper, Stott, Turner, and Bohm taking up most of the spots. Can't they just keep everyone? 
It would be crazy to trade Bohm for someone else just because he didn't have a great year... I mean, 42 games missed is a lot! 
But at the same time, if they think they can get someone better for him, I guess it's worth considering? 
. If they want someone who can give them a boost, they gotta be willing to let go of Bohm and get that upgrade 
. It's not like he was completely useless last season 
... but for a team looking to make a deep playoff run, I think it's time to let someone better come in and shake things up 
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Upgrade Infield? 
. If they decide to trade him, they gotta find someone who can bring more power to the table 
. The problem is, if they want to bring in Bregman or Bo Bichette, that's a pretty steep price tag 
. It's all about makin' the team better for next season, you know? 
! They've got a solid core with Harper, Stott, Turner, and even Bohm - who's not having a bad season despite his injury struggles 
. I think it'd be crazy for them to keep Bohm in the lineup without making a significant change. Maybe trading him for someone like Bregman or Bo Bichette could bring in that power boost 
, Bohm!
and yeah, missin out on 42 games didnt help 
but i mean if its part of a bigger plan to upgrade the lineup then idk why not?