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The New York Yankees already had a need at third base, but now, with Oswaldo Cabrera hurt, they may be forced to finally make a trade. Could they call the Philadelphia Phillies about Alec Bohm?
Bohm was rumored to be on the move last offseason. He will be a free agent after next season, and many thought the team would be wise to move him while his value was at an all-time high. Spotrac projects him to earn a seven-year, $142 million deal in free agency. He was an All-Star for the first time last season, but is struggling to start this year.
Perhaps a change of scenery could do him some good, and there are few teams in more need of a change at third base than the Yankees. FanSided's Matt Grazel proposed this trade that would bring Bohm to the Bronx:
- Yankees receive: third baseman Alec Bohm
- Phillies receive: right-handed pitcher Ian Hamilton, outfielder Everson Pereira and right-handed pitcher Carlos Lagrange
"Bohm's future with the Phillies is uncertain," wrote Grazel. "He could be one of the top position players in free agency following the 2026 season. Philly may not be a candidate to re-sign him, and it may not be in their best interest to do so. His name continues to be mentioned in trade rumors with other teams that may need a third baseman."
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Bohm is slashing .258/.301/.348. He has 13 RBIs and two home runs. Even though his numbers are down from his All-Star season in 2024, he would still be an upgrade over Cabrera, who could miss the rest of the year. Cabrera is a utilityman, but was stepping up at third base.
"The Yankees are always looking to contend and could be in the market, considering LeMahieu's decline, Chisholm Jr.'s struggles at the plate and injury history, and Cabrera's expected long-term absence this year," wrote Grazel.
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