Where could Bohm land in free agency?

With the 2026 season behind us and the Hot Stove ready to burn, we're taking a closer look at some of the most prominent players eligible for free agency.

Name: Alec Bohm

Position: First baseman/third baseman

Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Age (as of Opening Day 2027): 30
2026 stats: 155 games, .249/.315/.383 (.698 OPS), 15 HR, 88 RBI, 58 R, 87 OPS+, 0.2 fWAR

More than a half-dozen players from the Phillies’ roster are headed for free agency, leading Bryce Harper to comment after the club’s National League Wild Card Series loss that the team will look “a lot different” in 2027.

One of the bigger names in that group is Bohm, who has been a staple in Philadelphia’s lineup since he debuted in 2020.

Bohm may never be confused for Harper or Kyle Schwarber, but the 30-year-old has been a homegrown success for the Phillies, who selected him in the first round of the 2018 MLB Draft. Bohm is one of only seven right-handed hitters in the Majors to drive in at least 85 runs in three of the past four seasons, joining a list that also includes Pete Alonso, Manny Machado, Bobby Witt Jr., Teoscar Hernández, Eugenio Suárez and Christian Walker.

Bohm endured a disappointing start to 2026, slashing .159/.227/.206 with one home run and 15 RBIs through 35 games, though a .171 BABIP didn’t help his cause. Right before the season, Bohm filed a lawsuit alleging that his parents mismanaged his finances, and while the off-field issue may have contributed to his play on the field, he never used it as an excuse.

From May 9 through the end of the season, Bohm slashed .274/.340/.433 with 14 home runs and 73 RBIs in 120 games, helping the Phillies overcome a sluggish start to secure a Wild Card berth. Bohm also delivered a go-ahead home run in Game 2 that helped extend the Phillies’ season for another day, though they lost Game 3 to the Braves, sending them home for an early winter.

Let’s take a look at how Bohm’s offseason might play out:

POTENTIAL SUITORS

PHILLIES

The Phillies have entertained the idea of trading Bohm during each of the past two years, so it will be interesting to see how much of a priority it will be for them to bring him back. His offensive profile -- a right-handed hitter who puts the ball in play and ranks near the top of MLB in both whiff and strikeout percentage -- fits well in the Phillies’ lineup, but if president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski wants to make changes, Bohm could find himself in a new uniform next season.

METS

The Mets’ production at first base (.667 OPS) was third worst in the Majors, but Jorge Polanco is signed for $20 million next season. Their .684 OPS at third base ranked 19th in the Majors, but with Bo Bichette signed for $42 million in 2027 (with another $42 million player option for ‘28), the hot corner wouldn’t appear to be available. 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 of two straight seasons without reaching the postseason.

ANGELS

Los Angeles’ .609 OPS at third base ranked 28th in the Majors, with 22-year-old Denzer Guzman taking nearly half of the at-bats at the position. With no clear answer at the hot corner on the roster or in the pipeline, the Angels could be in the market for Bohm, who would solve the team’s issue at the position for the foreseeable future.

TWINS

First base could be a focus for the Twins this offseason, making Bohm a possible fit for Minnesota. Royce Lewis, who took half of the at-bats at the position last season, could be a potential non-tender candidate, which would open first base for 2027. Bohm’s right-handed bat -- he posted an .816 OPS against lefties this season -- and positional versatility could make sense for the Twins.

CARDINALS

Are the Cardinals finally ready to move on from Nolan Gorman? St. Louis had a cumulative .620 OPS from its third basemen, ranking 27th in the Majors. Gorman slashed .202/.289/.364 in 225 plate appearances at the hot corner, posting a negative fWAR for the second straight season. With two years of arbitration remaining, it remains to be seen how Gorman fits into St. Louis’ plans, potentially opening the door for Bohm, a Nebraska native who grew up as a Cards fan.

REDS

Suárez has a mutual option that will be declined, while Ke’Bryan Hayes’ woeful offensive season (five home runs, nine RBIs and a 17 OPS+ in 242 plate appearances) left the Reds with a .583 OPS at third base, the worst in the National League and second worst in the Majors. Hayes is signed for three more years and $29 million (which includes a $6 million buyout of his 2030 club option), but Cincinnati could use him as a glove off the bench and pursue a new third baseman such as Bohm this offseason.

BUYER BEWARE

Watching Bohm play in the field, the eye test might tell you he’s a perfectly adequate defender. But Statcast suggests a different story; his -11 Outs Above Average this year (-8 at third base, -3 at first base) was worse than all but one corner infielder in the Majors this season (Spencer Torkelson -12), while his arm strength ranks in the bottom 20% of MLB.

EXECUTIVE TAKE

“Interesting player; obviously, a lot of the off-field stuff has been swirling with him, but what stands out is a really poor defensive year from him after being a plus or close to average infielder over the past few years. He’s young enough that you would expect him to get a multiyear deal given the pedigree, but he also defended poorly enough and hit poorly enough [worst wRC+ of his career] that he may prefer to rebuild his value on a one-year ‘prove it’ deal. He will likely have multi-year offers that may be accompanied by lower [annual average values] than he would like, so it may boil down to what he’s prioritizing.”

FOR COMP'S SAKE

Finding a good comp for Bohm was tricky, as the third basemen to hit the free-agent market in recent years have mostly been stars such as Machado, Anthony Rendon and Alex Bregman, all of whom landed nine-figure deals. For Bohm, a deal to look at might be Josh Bell, who posted similar counting stats (17 homers, 71 RBIs) in his 2022 platform season before signing a two-year, $30 million contract with the Guardians.