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Alec Bohm's surge makes Phillies rethink his future
After a rough start, the Phillies first baseman is playing his best baseball when it matters most.
In brief
After a rough start, the Phillies first baseman is playing his best baseball when it matters most. Alec Bohm's strong second-half performance has made him valuable enough that the Phillies should seriously consider signing him to a long-term deal before he hits free agency. Originally reported by Philadelphia Phillies…
Phillies push toward October
With 12 games left in the regular season, Philadelphia faces a tough schedule and a tight wild card race where every game matters.
Rotation and lineup both clicking
The Phillies have been playing strong baseball thanks to an excellent starting rotation, with Zack Wheeler bouncing back from a poor August, plus solid production from their lineup.
Bohm emerges as key contributor
Former All-Star Alec Bohm has been one of the best players for the Phillies in the second half after a dreadful start to the season.
Numbers improving despite slow start
Bohm is slashing .248/.309/.390 with 15 home runs and 82 RBIs for the season, with his overall numbers looking much better after a rough beginning.
August was a breakout month
In August, Bohm slashed .327/.391/.439 with one home run and 17 RBIs, getting on base at a high rate while driving in runs consistently.
September momentum continues
Through early September, Bohm has an OPS of just under .900, maintaining his strong performance as the season winds down.
Free agency looms this winter
Bohm will become a free agent at season's end, and with his All-Star resume and strong 2026 performance, he'll be an attractive option on the open market.
Phillies need right-handed bats
Philadelphia is in need of right-handed hitters, making keeping Bohm suddenly make a lot of sense for the organization's future.
Time to commit long-term
The Phillies should consider offering Bohm a long-term contract now rather than risk losing him to free agency after his impressive second-half turnaround.
The main idea
Alec Bohm's strong second-half performance has made him valuable enough that the Phillies should seriously consider signing him to a long-term deal before he hits free agency.
