The Phillies have plenty on their offseason plate, and Alec Bohm sits near the top of the list.
After another postseason exit, Philadelphia heads into the winter with obvious areas to clean up and a few internal calls to make. The bullpen and the offense have been the main culprits in a string of October disappointments, and this year followed the same pattern. Those problems showed up during the regular season too, especially late in the year.
But the front office won’t just be shopping for outside help. It also has to decide which current pieces fit the next version of the roster.
Bohm is one of the biggest names in that conversation. The former All-Star third baseman is set to reach free agency after a year that had its highs and lows.
Once he settled in, he was a productive bat for Philadelphia, but the inconsistency has been part of the story for a while. At different points over the last several seasons, it has looked like his future with the club could be in doubt.
Even so, his strong second half - along with his ability to play both first base and third base - should give him a solid market. A multi-year deal looks like a realistic outcome.
For the Phillies, money matters. Their payroll is already set to be massive next season, and finding ways to trim costs could help them attack other needs. If Bohm walks, that opens the door for Aidan Miller to step in.
Miller has been impressive since a back injury wiped out most of his 2026 season, and the expectation is that he could become a real factor in the majors during the upcoming campaign. Philadelphia could also look for veteran insurance if Bohm departs, but Miller is the obvious internal answer at the hot corner.
With the bullpen and outfield also demanding attention, the smarter allocation of resources may be to spend there and let Miller take over at third base.
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