Alec Bohm is the hot name on the free-agent market right now, with both the New York Yankees and New York Mets scrambling to land the former All-Star. Officials from both New York clubs have already met with Bohm’s reps this week at the general managers’ meetings in Las Vegas, showing how serious this chase is getting.
Who Is Alec Bohm and Why Is Everyone Talking About Him?
Bohm has been a Philadelphia Phillies lifer up to this point, drafted by them in 2018 and making his MLB debut in 2020. He really broke out in 2024, earning himself an All-Star nod. The guy is versatile too, primarily playing third base, but he also logged a solid 166 games at first base. He actually shifted to first for the last two months of the 2026 season after the Phillies brought in Luis Arraez. That flexibility is huge, especially when you consider what these New York clubs are looking for.
Why New York’s Heavyweights Want Him
Both the Yankees and Mets are desperate for infield help this offseason, and Bohm fits the bill for different reasons. Over in Queens, the Mets have Bo Bichette penciled in at third base for 2027 after he used his $42 million opt-in clause. Jared Young handled first base duties last season and hit well, but he could slide into a designated hitter role with Jorge Polanco battling back from an injury-plagued 2026. Bohm could slot in at first, giving them options.
Then you have the Bronx Bombers. Their primary need is at third base, big time, with Ryan McMahon really struggling at the plate since they acquired him midway through the 2025 season. Bohm could be their everyday third baseman. Or, if they decide to bring Paul Goldschmidt back, Bohm could work in a platoon at first base. Yankees GM Brian Cashman already confirmed Giancarlo Stanton will be back as their DH in 2027, as keeping him on the field due to injuries has been a nightmare. This means they might also consider giving Ben Rice the full-time first base job to free up Aaron Judge for more DH appearances after his own injury-marred season. Bohm gives them options, and that’s exactly what Cashman loves.
The Big Catch: His 2026 Season and What Comes Next
Here’s the kicker: Bohm is coming off one of the worst offensive seasons of his career. He put up a .249/.315/.383 slash line in 155 games. Yeah, you read that right. But don’t write him off just yet. He absolutely torched it in the final two months, hitting a blistering .305/.383/.424 in 177 plate appearances from August 1 through September 27. That late-season surge is exactly why teams are salivating. At 30 years old, he’s still in the middle of his prime, making him a prime “buy-low” candidate. For teams like the Yankees or Mets, who already boast star power at the top of their lineups, Bohm represents crucial depth behind those big names.
This isn’t just a rumor, it’s a full-blown bidding war for a player who could totally turn around his career. Which New York club lands him, and how that impacts their infield, is going to be one of the biggest stories to watch as the offseason unfolds.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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