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Phillies third base question remains unsettled as Alec Bohm doesn’t get a qualifying offer

The Philadelphia Phillies did not tender third baseman Alec Bohm a qualifying offer. After seven years with the organization, he'll hit free agency for the first time.

By Ben Silver · That Balls Outta Here

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 11:00 PM

Key Things to Know

The Phillies did not extend a $23.15 million qualifying offer to third baseman Alec Bohm, making him a free agent.
Bohm departs Philadelphia after seven seasons, having posted a career .273 batting average and 4.9 rWAR.
The writer outlines prospect Aidan Miller or free agent Teruaki Sato as possible replacements at third base.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Alec Bohm is heading to free agency after the Philadelphia Phillies declined to extend him a one-year, $23.15 million qualifying offer before the deadline. Bohm spent seven years with the Phillies, where he earned an All-Star selection in 2024 and batted a career .273/.325/.410, though he frequently struggled to sustain his production.

Writer Ben Silver suggests the Phillies face several options to replace Bohm at third base for 2027. Potential avenues include promoting top prospect Aidan Miller, targeting Japanese NPB free agent Teruaki Sato, shifting Bryson Stott to third base, or pursuing a trade for an established third baseman such as Josh Jung.

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Phillies third base question remains unsettled as Alec Bohm doesn’t get a qualifying offer

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