Top 3 Potential Trade Destinations For Phillies' Alec Bohm

November 18, 2025 , , ,
Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm reacts while running the bases during 2025 game.

Alec Bohm trade chatter is back again, and this time it actually feels like it might happen. 

With the Philadelphia Phillies openly eyeing infield upgrades like Alex Bregman or Bo Bichette, and Bohm just one year away from free agency, the fit is getting tighter. He is projected to earn around ten million dollars in arbitration for 2026, and while his bat is still useful, his ceiling looks pretty well defined. 

That combination makes Alec Bohm trade destinations one of the main storylines of the Phillies offseason.

Bohm is coming off a step back in 2025. His slash line of .287/.331/.409 over 120 games is fine, but the power never really arrived, with only 11 home runs and 59 RBI after a much stronger 2024. 

He has averaged roughly mid-teens home runs and solid run production over a 162 game pace during his time in Philadelphia, yet the eye test still screams more power than the numbers deliver. At this point, he looks like a slightly above average regular rather than a true middle of the order anchor, which is exactly why the Phillies are willing to listen.

Why the Phillies could finally move Alec Bohm

If the Phillies trade Alec Bohm, it has to be part of a clear upgrade plan. Insiders like Jon Morosi and Matt Gelb have both pointed out that any Bohm move likely connects directly to a shot at someone like Bregman or Bichette or another impact infielder. 

Philadelphia does not want to dump him just to save cash, but they do need his salary and his roster spot freed up if they are going to reshape the infield.

There is also the timing problem. Last winter, the Phillies floated Bohm’s name with an All Star label attached and reportedly asked for top tier prospects in return. 

No one bit. 

Now he has only one year of club control left and a lower bWAR than his 2024 peak, which naturally pulls his trade value down. Gelb has even suggested that if the front office is truly set on moving him, a deal could come quickly before the non tender deadline so they do not risk being stuck with his salary and no upgrade in place.

Los Angeles Angeles

The Los Angeles Angels might be the cleanest match of all. 

They have been searching for a long term answer at third base for almost a decade, cycling through short term fixes and expensive misses. With Yoán Moncada and Luis Rengifo headed for free agency, their depth chart at the hot corner for 2026 is thin. 

Bohm would walk in as the everyday third baseman, give them reliable contact and RBI potential and buy time for a prospect like Denzer Guzman to finish developing. 

Los Angeles also has room in the budget, so a projected eight figure arbitration number is not a problem. A swap built around Bohm for right handed slugger Taylor Ward makes real sense on paper, with the Phillies getting a short term outfield bat they have already been linked to and the Angels finally plugging third base with someone they can trust.

Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are another strong Alec Bohm trade destination. They just watched Eugenio Suárez leave after a big playoff showing and have a clear offensive hole at third base. 

Their 2025 production at the position sagged, and they cannot keep wasting the work of an elite pitching staff with a lineup that disappears for stretches. Bohm would not need to be a star in Seattle, just a professional bat who can lengthen the order and improve their situational hitting. 

With top prospect Colt Emerson still on his own timeline, Bohm would be a perfect bridge for one season. 

In a more aggressive scenario, the Phillies could aim high and target a controllable arm like Bryce Miller along with a pitching prospect such as Michael Morales, sending Bohm to Seattle as the everyday third baseman in return.

Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers round out the trio of realistic landing spots. They made a surprise playoff push but saw third base exposed badly down the stretch. 

Zach McKinstry’s All Star first half faded, and his postseason performance under pressure showed why Detroit needs a more steady presence at that spot. 

Bohm’s profile fits nicely here. 

He brings a consistent approach at the plate, sprays the ball to the gaps in a park like Comerica, and has improved enough defensively to be at least serviceable at third. A one for one style deal with Jace Jung going back to the Phillies has been floated as a template. 

Detroit would get a ready made starter to keep their window open, while Philadelphia would pick up a young infielder with upside and multiple years of control.

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