Alec Bohm, the Philadelphia Phillies’ corner infielder, opened 2026 hitting .159 through 35 games, then drove in 88 runs by season’s end. Heading into free agency, evaluators must decide which version of him deserves a contract. The qualifying offer in…
The Philadelphia Phillies face a key free agency decision regarding whether to extend a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer to infielder Alec Bohm. The 30-year-old made $10.2 million in 2026 and expressed interest in returning after Philadelphia's postseason exit against the Atlanta Braves. Podcaster Todd Zolecki suggested the club consider making the offer, noting that short-term deals carry limited long-term risk.
Bohm posted an overall .249/.315/.383 slash line with 88 RBIs in 2026 after recovering from a difficult start to the season. While he performed strongly against left-handed pitching, defensive struggles at third base and modest power numbers complicate the team's contract evaluation.
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