The Philadelphia Phillies may finally be finding their rhythm this season. Under interim manager Don Mattingly, the club has won eight of its last 10 games, with much of the turnaround fueled by strong performances from starters Cristopher Sánchez, Zack Wheeler, and Jesús Luzardo. At the same time, stars Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber have started delivering power at the plate again.
Still, not everyone on the roster has turned things around, and with the Phillies continuing to chase postseason ambitions, major roster changes could arrive later this summer. Philadelphia has recently been linked to potential trade discussions involving third baseman Alec Bohm, who is enduring a difficult season during a contract year.
Phillies’ Alec Bohm Labeled Top Trade Candidate
In a recent article, Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller identified Bohm as Philadelphia’s most likely trade piece this season:
“As with the Mets and Peralta, a selling Phillies team would have an absurd trade chip in Zack Wheeler ($42M in each of 2026 and 2027). With wins in seven of their last nine games, though, the Phillies are back enough from the dead that we’d better press pause on any further speculation on that front. They might give up the ghost on Alec Bohm, though, regardless of whether they’re buying or selling. The classic ‘needs a change of scenery’ trade candidate hasn’t homered since Opening Day.”
Bohm has struggled badly through 35 games, batting just .159 with a .433 OPS and a -0.9 bWAR. Considering his slow start and the uncertainty surrounding his long-term future in Philadelphia, a trade is beginning to feel increasingly likely.
Could the Phillies Actually Move Alec Bohm?
Despite his rough 2026 campaign, Bohm has been a productive hitter for Philadelphia in previous seasons and even earned an All-Star nod in 2024. However, the 29-year-old’s offensive value is heavily tied to his batting average rather than power or elite upside. As a result, when his average drops, his overall production tends to decline sharply — exactly what has happened this season.
As Miller pointed out, Bohm fits the mold of a classic “change of scenery” candidate, and a move elsewhere could potentially help revive his value before free agency.
As for what the Phillies could realistically receive in return, expectations may not be very high. Philadelphia could settle for a low-leverage bullpen arm or perhaps a mid-level prospect, especially if the organization simply wants to move on and reshape the roster for a playoff push.