The Yankees have a clear path to Alec Bohm, and the fit is easy to see.
Philadelphia’s offseason is already shaping up to be a busy one, with plenty of major decisions ahead after another disappointing playoff run. The Phillies are not in full teardown mode, but a retool feels very much on the table, and Bohm looks like one of the names who could be caught in that shuffle.
That possibility got a little more real when Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported that New York was interested in Bohm. With third base standing out as a need for the Yankees, the connection makes sense on its face.
The Phillies also chose not to extend Bohm a qualifying offer, a move that could wind up looking costly depending on how the market plays out. Instead of locking him in, Philadelphia appears willing to keep its options open, especially with Aidan Miller in the picture. Miller has been spending time at third base and could be the favorite to handle the job on Opening Day.
Bohm’s run in Philadelphia has been a mixed bag. He made an All-Star team, but he has also found himself benched at times, and consistency has remained the big question hanging over his game. That uneven production is a big reason the Phillies may be ready to move in another direction.
They could still bring him back in free agency, but with Miller waiting, that route looks less likely. For another club, though, Bohm still brings value.
The Yankees could use a right-handed bat who can cover third base and first base, and Bohm fits that profile. In a platoon role, he could see plenty of time. And if New York simply wants a steady run producer at third, that works too.
So while Bohm may be on the way out in Philadelphia, the Yankees’ interest gives him a natural landing spot. It’s a move that lines up for both sides, and now it’s a matter of whether it actually gets done.
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