The Philadelphia Phillies have been weighing their options regarding Alec Bohm this offseason. The third baseman is entering the final year of his contract, and the expectation had been that the team might move on from him if it opened the door to landing free agents like Alex Bregman or Bo Bichette.
MLB insider Jon Morosi explained, “If the Phillies were to move Bohm, it would likely be because they see a chance to acquire Bregman or potentially a Bo Bichette in a role other than shortstop. There are several ways they could improve the roster, but any move would require a clear upgrade over Bohm.”
While the Phillies were unable to sign either Bregman or Bichette, they made a major splash by locking up Jesús Luzardo with a blockbuster deal. According to ESPN’s Jeff Passan, “Philadelphia secured Luzardo a year ahead of free agency with a five-year, $135 million contract extension, running through the 2031 season, with a club option for 2032.”
Luzardo’s extension seems to signal a shift for Bohm’s future in Philadelphia. Christopher Kline of FanSided noted, “You won’t find a Phillies fan upset if Bohm signs elsewhere next winter, but Luzardo’s deal greatly reduces the chances of a long-term stay for the former All-Star third baseman. Bohm’s numbers dipped last season, but back-to-back 97-RBI campaigns in 2023 and 2024 show he still brings value. While it would be great if he hit a few more home runs, his ability to consistently produce in the cleanup spot remains useful.”
The Phillies now face multiple paths regarding Bohm, yet it increasingly feels like this could be his final season with the club. Unless a trade surfaces, the team may simply let the year play out.
This uncertainty has been brewing for some time, as Bohm hasn’t fully lived up to the high expectations placed on him. For many fans, the idea of a potential change at third base is seen as a refreshing possibility.