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Cardinals Predicted to Sign Former Phillies All-Star as Free Agent

The St. Louis Cardinals have some work to do in the offseason. They aren’t going to be making blockbuster signings, but they can still add players to improve their roster for 2027. Year one of their rebuild was largely a…

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 8:32 PM
Cardinals Predicted to Sign Former Phillies All-Star as Free Agent
Key Things to Know
  • Bleacher Report predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will sign free-agent third baseman Alec Bohm.
  • The proposed deal is expected to be a multi-year contract with an opt-out clause.
  • Bohm hit .249 with 15 home runs and 88 RBIs during the 2026 season for Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bleacher Report's Tim Kelly predicts the St. Louis Cardinals will sign free-agent third baseman Alec Bohm to a multi-year deal with opt-out provisions. The former Philadelphia Phillies All-Star is projected as a short-term solution at third base for St. Louis while the organization continues its rebuilding process.

Bohm posted a .249 batting average with 15 home runs and 88 RBIs across seven seasons with Philadelphia before entering free agency. Curt Bishop notes that while Bohm could boost run production, potential drawbacks include his defensive limitations at third base and the power-suppressing environment of Busch Stadium.

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