The New York Mets are fresh off a nightmare 2026 season, which means they’ve got their work cut out for them this offseason. The whole team needs a serious injection of talent and a lot more money spent to even dream about being a real contender next year. But then MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand drops a bomb, linking the Mets to former Philadelphia Phillies 1B/3B free agent Alec Bohm, and honestly, you gotta wonder what they’re even thinking. This move just absolutely does not make any sense at all.
Why This Move Just Doesn’t Track For The Mets
Let’s be real, the Mets don’t exactly have glaring holes at corner infield or even in the outfield. So when Feinsand suggests owner Steve Cohen might “look past the money owed to Polanco” for Bohm, it raises all sorts of red flags. The Mets are coming off two straight seasons without reaching the postseason, which means they need serious offensive firepower. Bohm? He’s just not gonna provide that.
We’re talking about a guy who’s not much of a power hitter. His offensive inconsistencies are not something you should be investing in, especially when you’re trying to rebuild a team. He consistently hits into double-plays, which is a killer for any offense, and he’s just not remotely trustworthy enough to be a key cog in an attack. Bohm makes a lot more sense as a one- or two-year rental for a club trying to build a contender on a budget. The Mets are way past that point, aren’t they?
Where Does Bohm Even Fit? (Spoiler: Nowhere)
Here’s the kicker: the Mets have already invested heavily in their infield. They’ve got Jorge Polanco and Bo Bichette, both of whom are likely back for 2027. So, signing Bohm wouldn’t actually do the Mets any good. Where would he even play? Third base? First base? Both are already accounted for.
Sure, if Bichette somehow decided to opt out of his $42 million deal, which seems totally unlikely, then maybe Bohm could be considered a budget option for the infield for a season or two. But that’s a huge “if” and it really highlights how misplaced this link is. The Mets don’t have a spot for Bohm. And if they *were* going to add someone to the infield, they should be looking for a much more versatile option, someone with better speed and defense. Bohm just isn’t that guy.
The Mets need to make smart, strategic moves this offseason to shake off their nightmare 2026 and get back into contention. Linking up with Alec Bohm just feels like a swing and a miss before the offseason even truly gets going. They gotta get this rebuild right, or 2027 is just going to be a rinse and repeat of the last two disappointing seasons.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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