The Mets have plenty of offseason work ahead after a nightmare 2026 season, but adding another corner infielder doesn’t look like the place to start. That’s why MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand linking New York to former Phillies 1B/3B free agent Alec Bohm feels like a strange fit.
Feinsand wrote, "Owner Steve Cohen could look past the money owed to Polanco if he believes Bohm is a good fit for the Mets, who are coming off two straight seasons without reaching the postseason."
The problem for the Mets is pretty simple: they already have plenty invested in the infield, and Bohm doesn’t really solve a pressing need. New York’s outfield may not need much attention, and the same goes for the corner spots. Bohm can handle first or third, but that versatility doesn’t mean much if there isn’t a clear opening.
What makes the idea even harder to sell is what Bohm actually brings. He’s not much of a power threat, and the offensive inconsistency is hard to overlook. He also hits into too many double plays and doesn’t project as a player you can lean on in the middle of an offense.
Bohm fits better as a short-term addition for a team trying to build on a budget, not as a major piece for a club trying to climb back into contention. The Mets, meanwhile, have already committed to Jorge Polanco and Bo Bichette, both of whom are likely back for 2027.
There is one wrinkle: if Bichette were to opt out of his $42 million deal, which Feinsand described as unlikely, then Bohm could become a cheaper infield option for a year or two. But absent that kind of move, the fit just isn’t there.
If the Mets are going to add to the infield, a more versatile player with better speed and defense would make far more sense than Bohm.
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