The Philadelphia Phillies have been trying to figure out what to do with Alec Bohm during the offseason. The third baseman is entering the final year of his contract with the Phillies. The thought was that Philadelphia would move on from Bohm if it meant signing either Alex Bregman or Bo Bichette.
“If the Phillies were to move Bohm, in my judgment, 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,” MLB insider Jon Morosi said. “There’s different ways they could augment their club, but you would have to have a clear upgrade on Bohm if you’re gonna go ahead and make that trade.”
The Phillies were unable to sign those two free agents, but they did extend Jesús Luzardo in a blockbuster deal.
“The Philadelphia Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing with the left-hander on a five-year contract extension. The deal is worth $135 million, sources told ESPN on Monday, and runs through the 2031 season, with a club option for 2032,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote.
With this extension, there is little doubt that the writing may be on the wall for Bohm and his future in Philadelphia.
“You won’t find a single Phillies fan complaining when Bohm signs elsewhere next winter, but Luzardo’s extension does dramatically decrease whatever odds remain of a long-term union with the former All-Star (seriously!) third baseman. Bohm fell off a bit last season, but he put together consecutive 97-RBI campaigns in 2023 and 2024; he deserves a bit of slack. Of course, it’d be nice if Bohm could pull and elevate a few more hits over the wall, but his ability to generate consistent contact in the cleanup spot is helpful,” FanSided’s Christopher Kline wrote.
The Phillies can go in several directions with Bohm, but it feels like this could be his final season with the team regardless. Philadelphia may simply let the season play out with Bohm unless a trade materializes.
This situation has been building for some time within the organization, as Bohm has not fully lived up to the expectations that once surrounded him. For many Phillies fans, the possibility of a change at third base is considered exciting news.
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