As the baseball world awaits Juan Soto’s free-agency decision, the Philadelphia Phillies are trying to figure out how to upgrade their club after two disappointing postseason endings.
The Phillies have reportedly made All-Star third baseman Alec Bohm available in the right deal, but who would be his replacement if a trade actually happens?
Don’t expect that to be two-time World Series winner Alex Bregman.
“It is natural to connect the Phillies to a high-profile free agent like Alex Bregman, but an actual match is less realistic,” The Athletic’s Matt Gelb reports. “Teams that pursue but don’t sign Bregman might have more interest in Bohm, which could help the Phillies obtain the high price they have placed on him. It’s a tricky dance.”
The Phillies have top prospect Aidan Miller in the pipeline, but he most likely won’t be called up until 2026 unless he forces the franchise’s hand. The team would likely prefer a placeholder rather than committing to another long-term deal.
