Phillies predicted to part ways with $10M All-Star, former top prospect, Rookie of the Year finalist
The Phillies are likely going to let one of their once sought after prospects walk at the conclusion of this season.
Phillies predicted to part ways with $10M All-Star, former top prospect, Rookie of the Year finalist originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Philadelphia Phillies and Alec Bohm have had an interesting relationship ever since he was called up to the major league club.
He started off on the right foot but has had seasons of inconsistency, which is why the Phillies almost looked elsewhere during this offseason’s free agency cycle. “If the Phillies were to move Bohm, in my judgment, it would have to be because they think there's a chance of getting a Bregman or they're one of the teams potentially that could look at a Bo Bichette at a spot that's not shortstop," MLB insider Jon Morosi said. "There's different ways they could augment their club, but you would have to have a clear upgrade on Bohm if you're gonna go ahead and make that trade.
" The Phillies did decide to extend starting southpaw Jesus Luzardo after an impressive 2025 campaign. “The Philadelphia Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing with the left-hander on a five-year contract extension. The deal is worth $135 million, sources told ESPN on Monday, and runs through the 2031 season, with a club option for 2032,” ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote.
While Luzardo’s signing is great for the Phillies, it isn’t so great for Bohm, who now finds himself on the outside looking in. “Alec Bohm was a long shot to re-sign with the Phillies before Luzardo's extension. Now, it seems incredibly unlikely.