The Philadelphia Phillies may soon move on from their $10 million All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm following the team’s major contract extension with pitcher Jesús Luzardo.
During the offseason, Philadelphia had been considering its options regarding Bohm, who is entering the final year of his deal with the club. Earlier speculation suggested the team might trade him if it created an opportunity to sign star free agents such as Alex Bregman or Bo Bichette.
MLB insider Jon Morosi explained that the Phillies would only move Bohm if they believed they could clearly upgrade the position. According to Morosi, a trade would likely depend on the possibility of acquiring a player like Bregman or repositioning Bichette.
Although the Phillies did not land either free agent, they made a significant move by securing Luzardo with a long-term contract. As reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the team agreed to a five-year, $135 million extension with the left-handed pitcher before he could reach free agency. The deal keeps Luzardo with Philadelphia through the 2031 season and includes a club option for 2032.
Following this major investment, Bohm’s long-term future with the Phillies appears increasingly uncertain. FanSided writer Christopher Kline noted that while Bohm experienced a slight drop in performance last season, he still recorded back-to-back 97-RBI seasons in 2023 and 2024, which deserves some recognition. His consistent contact in the cleanup spot has been valuable, even if fans would like to see more power hitting.
Philadelphia still has several options regarding Bohm. The team could explore a trade or simply allow him to play out the season before making a decision. However, many believe this could ultimately be Bohm’s final year with the Phillies.
The situation has been developing for some time, as Bohm has not entirely met the high expectations once placed on him. For many Phillies supporters, the possibility of a new third baseman in the future is viewed as an exciting change.
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