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Stay or Go: Should the Phillies bring back Alec Bohm?

Former third overall pick Alec Bohm is a free agent after seven seasons with the Phillies. Bohm, who debuted in 2020, has had quite a career with the Phillies. He finished third in National League Rookie of the Year voting…

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 5:34 PM
Stay or Go: Should the Phillies bring back Alec Bohm?
Key Things to Know
  • Phillies Nation writers unanimously argued that the Philadelphia Phillies should move on from free agent Alec Bohm.
  • Bohm is entering free agency following seven seasons as a corner infielder for the Phillies.
  • Editorial director Ty Daubert noted that Bohm produced a 101 OPS+ across his seven years with Philadelphia.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Phillies Nation writers unanimously argued that the Philadelphia Phillies should let free agent infielder Alec Bohm walk after seven seasons. After reaching free agency, Bohm's future with the team is in question following an up-and-down tenure where he rebounded from an early slump to post a .771 OPS from May 5 through the end of the year.

Writers Destiny Lugardo, Ty Daubert, Bailey Digh, and Nathan Ackerman all voted for Bohm to leave. They cited Philadelphia's need for offensive upgrades at corner infield spots, potential roster shifts involving Bryce Harper and prospect Aidan Miller, and the belief that both sides would benefit from a fresh start.

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