Alec Bohm’s next stop could come with a short-term deal and a chance to reset his market.
The former Phillies infielder is now a free agent, and ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel pegged him as a “buy-low” option for teams trying to spend carefully this offseason. McDaniel projected Bohm at one year and $12 million, a number that would land as a modest outcome for a player who has had an uneven run in Philadelphia.
“43. Alec Bohm, 3B...
Projected contract: one year, $12 million,” McDaniel writes. “...
I think a change of scenery might help, and Bohm is another candidate for a buy-low deal for smart and/or lower-payroll clubs.”
That kind of profile does not scream marquee pursuit. Bohm is not the sort of name that would fit a splashy chase from a team like the Los Angeles Dodgers or New York Yankees. But for clubs without much payroll flexibility, he still offers something useful: a relatively inexpensive bat with some upside.
McDaniel described Bohm as a buy-low third baseman/first baseman for teams that want a cheap one-year commitment with a little room for more. The appeal is tied to the stretches where Bohm has produced. He posted a 118 wRC+ in the second half of 2026, and he also put up an elite 130 wRC+ against left-handed pitchers this past season.
There is still real talent in the profile, even if the power hasn’t always matched the reputation. Bohm was an All-Star in 2024 and also turned in a strong showing in the Home Run Derby that year.
A multi-year deal does not appear likely, which makes a prove-it contract feel like the most natural path. For Bohm, that would mean landing with a team that can offer everyday at-bats and a chance to show more offensive firepower.
Among the clubs that could take a look are the Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Angels, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Mets, and others. His market may not be as loud as some of the other infield names available this fall, but Bohm is still interesting enough to draw serious attention as a rental option for the 2027 season.
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