Here's a look at why— and why not — the Phillies should bring back the 30-year-old with the floppy curly hair. You can vote on whether you want him back at the bottom of this post.
Evan Macy evaluates whether the Philadelphia Phillies should re-sign impending free agent infielder Alec Bohm. Bohm offers defensive flexibility between first and third base, ranks second only to Kyle Schwarber in runs batted in over the club's last five postseason-bound years, and enters an offseason market featuring few clear external upgrades.
However, Macy highlights that Bohm's defensive metrics remain poor, having accumulated a -3.6 defensive WAR since 2022. Additionally, prolonged hitting slumps and Bryce Harper's reported desire to return to first base could push Bohm back to third base or prompt the front office to seek roster changes.
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