The Philadelphia Phillies have recently positioned themselves as a leading contender in the race to sign Bo Bichette, with reports indicating the team is set to meet with the Toronto Blue Jays star in the coming days. Should Philadelphia secure Bichette in free agency, roster and payroll adjustments would be necessary to accommodate his arrival.
According to Sportsnaut’s Matt Johnson, the most likely move would be trading former All-Star infielder Alec Bohm to clear space. Johnson noted that Bichette has drawn interest from the Phillies, New York Yankees, and Chicago Cubs, with Chicago worth monitoring after adding pitcher Edward Cabrera and freeing up payroll following Kyle Tucker’s departure. Still, Johnson believes Philadelphia is primed to capitalize on a slow-developing free-agent market.
He predicts that the Phillies will deal Bohm and then quickly announce Bichette’s signing. Although Bohm has surfaced in trade rumors for months, the team has so far held onto him. However, landing Bichette would make a Bohm trade far more plausible. Philadelphia could receive a strong prospect package in return or potentially include Bohm as a centerpiece in a larger blockbuster deal. With multiple paths available, the Phillies have significant flexibility as they look to reshape their roster.
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