Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Alec Bohm

Alec Bohm is one of the most intriguing and polarizing names on the market this offseason. The Phillies’ corner infielder has experienced plenty of highs and lows during his time in Philadelphia as a former top prospect.

Bohm’s career started red-hot, as he tore the cover off the ball during the 2020 season. His .881 OPS and 138 wRC+ in the shortened season had Phillies fans and the organization believing they had a star on their hands.

For much of his time in Philadelphia, the story of Alec Bohm has been about what he did not become. In his seven seasons with the Phillies, Bohm finished second in Rookie of the Year voting and made just one All-Star appearance.

Even in 2024, when he earned the starting spot at third base in the All-Star Game, Bohm’s second-half collapse and horrible postseason performance are what people remember most from that season.

The Phillies have stuck with Bohm through a lot. They continued to use him as a cleanup hitter for much of the 2026 campaign despite his struggles. They have tried to force him into becoming a key cog in the middle of their lineup for several seasons. Now, Bohm will finally have the chance at a change of scenery.

Free Agent Profile: Alec Bohm

• Age in 2027: 30

• 2026 Stats: 155 G, 629 PA, 15 HR, 88 RBI, .249/.315/.383, 90 wRC+, 0.2 fWAR

• 2026 Salary: $10.2

• Qualifying Offer: Not Offered

Contract Projection

• Contract Length Expectation: 1-3 years

• Expected AAV: $6-12 million

Corner infield help is always something a lot of teams are scouring the market for. Bohm is not a traditional corner infielder. He doesn’t slug the ball, nor does he provide plus defense at either spot in the infield.

Despite his inability to eclipse 20 homers in all but one season, Bohm has still managed to be a productive hitter in Philadelphia. The 30-year-old has been reliable when batting with RISP, which could make him an enticing option for teams that struggled in that department in 2026.

Bohm was one of baseball’s worst hitters prior to the All-Star break. He turned his season around and perhaps earned some extra cash following a really good finish to the season. After the break, Bohm posted a .369 xwOBA and a 118 wRC+.

Up until 2025, Bohm had also struggled mightily in the postseason. In Philadelphia’s past two abbreviated playoff runs, Bohm has been incredible, posting a .401 xwOBA and 164 wRC+ while walking at a 22.6% clip and striking out just 3.2% of the time.

Free Agent Landing Spots for Alec Bohm

St. Louis Cardinals

The St. Louis Cardinals are in desperate need of production at the hot corner. While the club’s infield is certainly a strength, with the emergence of its middle infield consisting of JJ Wetherholt and Masyn Winn, along with Alec Burleson at first base, their production at third base was a weight dragging the rest of the infield down.

In 2026, the Cardinals’ production at third base was abysmal. Cardinals third basemen posted a 70 wRC+ (T-29th), -1.0 fWAR (30th), and a .292 xwOBA (23rd). Nolan Gorman, Ramon Urias, and Blaze Jordan all split time at the position, and St. Louis was unable to find an answer.

Not only does Bohm address the problem by being capable of playing 140 games at third base, as well as filling in at first when Burleson needs a day off, but he also helps solve their RISP problem. St. Louis had a .731 OPS with RISP this season, ranking 21st in the league. Bohm posted monster numbers with RISP this season, logging a .959 OPS and 157 wRC+.

It’s no secret the Cardinals could use some outfield help, but even adding Bohm could provide them with some flexibility. Burleson could see time in the outfield while Bohm slides over to first base here and there, giving Oli Marmol some more options.

Bohm grew up a Cardinals fan, and though St. Louis is not in win-now mode, dishing out a few million to round out its infield could make the team an interesting watch in 2027.

Los Angeles Angels

The Angels have made several attempts to build a winner around Mike Trout, and with Anthony Rendon’s behemoth of a contract finally off Los Angeles’ payroll, they’ll have some more flexibility for prove-it deals.

After an abysmal season where the Angels finally cut their losses and sold some pieces, a reclamation and prove-it type situation with Alec Bohm might be one of the best moves they can make.

The Angels finished dead last in OPS with RISP while batting just .233 in those situations. Bohm has a career .825 OPS and 122 wRC+ with men in scoring position.

Similarly, the club’s third basemen produced just an 80 wRC+ (25th), .274 xwOBA (29th), and 0.4 fWAR (26th). Even though Bohm is not coming off his most complete season, the Angels aren’t going to be playing deep into October and can afford the risk.

Bohm signing in Los Angeles would give him a chance to move from one of the most scrutinized markets in baseball to a team with a long rebuild ahead. The pressure of hitting cleanup in Philadelphia would be lifted, potentially allowing Bohm to flourish.

This move makes sense for both sides. The Angels get some help with their RISP and third-base problems, while Alec Bohm gets a chance to get his career back on track in a lower-pressure environment, with the potential to be traded to a contender down the road.

Cincinnati Reds

The Reds were among the more disappointing teams in the 2026 MLB season. Cincinnati fell from a Wild Card appearance in 2025 to a 75-87 record this year. Behind a rotation filled with young talent, as well as Elly De La Cruz, the expectation was that the Reds would make some progress.

Cincinnati had hoped it had properly addressed the situation at the 2025 trade deadline when it made a deal with division rival Pittsburgh to bring Ke’Bryan Hayes to town.

Hayes’ game has always revolved around his premier glove, but he showed flashes of being a plus hitter in 2023, hitting .271 with a .762 OPS and posting a 101 wRC+. Since coming to one of the most hitter-friendly parks baseball has to offer, Hayes is hitting .179 with a .518 OPS. The glove is still elite, but his bat has not made him a viable option.

Cincinnati ranks second-worst in OPS with RISP, ahead of only the Angels, at a mere .686.

Enter Alec Bohm.

Bohm would plug the offensive hole at one of the weakest positions on the diamond for the Reds. He would provide a huge boost to a poor-hitting team with runners in scoring position. Additionally, Bohm has raked at Great American Ball Park throughout his career. He hits .385 with a .981 OPS in Cincinnati, according to StatMuse.

Bohm would be a cheap option who could be a sneakily huge addition to a desperate Reds lineup.

Philadelphia Phillies

The relationship between the Phillies and Alec Bohm is an interesting one. Bohm’s name has floated around trade rumors each of the past few winters, and now he is finally able to test the market and find a home elsewhere.

However, Bohm has said he wants to return, and the Phillies could certainly consider bringing him back given that he was elite down the stretch and was one of the few competent hitters for Philadelphia come October.

Phillies fans are fed up with the same old core, but that didn’t stop Dave Dombrowski from inking 35-year-old catcher J.T. Realmuto to a three-year deal following the club’s late failure to close the deal with Bo Bichette.

Philadelphia is in dire need of a right-handed threat in its lineup. The club will likely inquire about names such as Seiya Suzuki and Randy Arozarena before attempting to bring back Alec Bohm.

The Phillies have to solve their infield puzzle before deciding whether to bring Bohm back. Trea Turner could be moving away from shortstop at some point in 2027, while Bryce Harper will likely be committed to either first base or right field. The club also has to gauge the MLB readiness of infield prospects Aidan Miller (Just Baseball’s No. 33) and Bryan Rincon, both of whom are options at third base.

The Phillies should look to part ways with Bohm. Ultimately, if his market dries up, it would not be surprising to see him return to Philadelphia.