The Philadelphia Phillies' infield is set for a shake-up as the team considers trading Alec Bohm, sparking speculation about the club's potential next move. With Bryce Harper, Bryson Stott, Trea Turner, and the recovering outfielder already occupying four of the five positions in the infield, the Phillies are looking to upgrade their lineup.
A potential solution could be signing a free agent, such as Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman, but there's currently no space for newcomers. Instead, the focus shifts to prospect Aidan Miller, who is being evaluated by the team. However, the Phillies' infield is in dire need of an upgrade, particularly with Harper getting the fewest pitches to hit last season.
MLB Network insider Jon Morosi believes that if the Phillies decide to trade Bohm, it's likely due to a desire for improvement at his position. "He's shown you All-Star level production," Morosi said, "but consistency has not always been there." A recent decline in Bohm's stats can be attributed to missing 42 games with an injury, but his performance still doesn't justify the power-hitting role he occupies.
Morosi suggests that if the Phillies move Bohm, it would be as part of a plan to upgrade his spot in the lineup. "If they were to move him, I think it would have to be because they think there's a chance of getting a Bregman or they're one of the teams potentially that could look at a Bo Bichette at a spot that's not shortstop," he explained.
The Phillies are rumored to be targeting free agents like Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto early in free agency, but a Bohm trade might provide an opportunity for new blood to join the infield. Some potential options being considered include Eugenio Suárez, Jorge Polanco, Luis Arráez, or Bichette, who is reportedly versatile enough to play multiple infield positions.
As the Phillies look to upgrade their infield, one thing is clear: a change could be on the horizon for Alec Bohm and his spot in the lineup.
A potential solution could be signing a free agent, such as Bo Bichette or Alex Bregman, but there's currently no space for newcomers. Instead, the focus shifts to prospect Aidan Miller, who is being evaluated by the team. However, the Phillies' infield is in dire need of an upgrade, particularly with Harper getting the fewest pitches to hit last season.
MLB Network insider Jon Morosi believes that if the Phillies decide to trade Bohm, it's likely due to a desire for improvement at his position. "He's shown you All-Star level production," Morosi said, "but consistency has not always been there." A recent decline in Bohm's stats can be attributed to missing 42 games with an injury, but his performance still doesn't justify the power-hitting role he occupies.
Morosi suggests that if the Phillies move Bohm, it would be as part of a plan to upgrade his spot in the lineup. "If they were to move him, I think it would have to be because they think there's a chance of getting a Bregman or they're one of the teams potentially that could look at a Bo Bichette at a spot that's not shortstop," he explained.
The Phillies are rumored to be targeting free agents like Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto early in free agency, but a Bohm trade might provide an opportunity for new blood to join the infield. Some potential options being considered include Eugenio Suárez, Jorge Polanco, Luis Arráez, or Bichette, who is reportedly versatile enough to play multiple infield positions.
As the Phillies look to upgrade their infield, one thing is clear: a change could be on the horizon for Alec Bohm and his spot in the lineup.
! Like, I get it, they've got some amazing players like Bryce Harper and Trea Turner, but Alec Bohm is just not living up to his potential 
. He's an All-Star, yeah, but consistency is key, right? And let's be real, he's been hurt a lot last season... 42 games missed? That's gotta count for something 
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. I mean, Bregman or Bo Bichette would be a HUGE addition to the team 
! And don't even get me started on Kyle Schwarber and J.T. Realmuto... those guys are some serious talent 
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. He's gotta prove himself all over again, and I'm here for it 
! Bring on the new blood (and maybe a few tweaks to that lineup 
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they need 2 upgrade their infield ASAP cuz harper's been gettin few pitches 2 hit & stott's still kinda wobbly 
bichette or bregman would be fire additions tho! but idk if they can even afford 1 of dem lol 
the thing is, bohms stats r inconsistent rn & morosi's right, he's more of a role player @ this pt 
wut do u think tho? 
they need someone who can consistently bring in runs, not just flashes of brilliance like bohmm does 
and with harper getting less pitches to hit last season it's clear they're looking for an upgrade 
️ a guy like bregman or even bichette would be a huge boost 
. The Phillies have got some awesome young talent coming up, so it'll be interesting to see how they decide to use it. And signing a free agent like Bregman or Bichette could definitely shake things up in the lineup 
. Anyway, I'm excited to see what the Phillies end up doing this offseason 
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I think they should just play Bohm at 2nd base 
, and Harper's power 
is amazing but can be overpowered 
by other players, like maybe a speedy outfielder 
to balance it out! 
... morosi says so and i kinda agree with him... if they move bohms its probably to upgrade his spot in the lineup and bring in someone like bregman or bichette who can actually hit consistently 
, hitting home runs left and right, but then you miss a few games due to injury and your numbers tank 
. It's all about adapting, guys! Consistency is key, just like how you can't let one bad day bring you down in the long run 
. So yeah, if the Phillies decide to trade Bohm, it's probably because they want to upgrade his spot in the lineup and get someone who can provide that consistancy 
. It's all about finding the right fit, just like how we gotta find our own rhythm in life 
. I mean, Bregman or Bo Bichette would be a huge upgrade 
. Harper's not getting any younger and Stott's still just a rookie, Turner's injury history is a concern... it's like they're playing with Jenga and waiting for it all to come crashing down 
. And have you seen the rumors about Schwarber and Realmuto? Like, those guys are gonna break the bank 
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he's shown some all star vibes but consistency is key 
and with harper taking up space, phillies gotta make a move or risk getting left behind