# Why Alec Bohm Might Leave Phillies

> Phillies' Alec Bohm could join new team after strong season.
- Title: Why Alec Bohm Might Leave Phillies | Shortify
- Summary: Phillies' Alec Bohm could join new team after strong season. Phillies slugger Alec Bohm may leave for new team after 2026 season despite strong performance.
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- Source: Philadelphia Phillies On SI — https://si.com/mlb/phillies/onsi/why-a-change-of-scenery-could-make-sense-for-phillies-alec-bohm
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:00:01+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: philadelphia phillies, alec bohm, mlb, free agency, playoffs, wildcard round, sports
## Phillies prepare offseason changes
The Philadelphia Phillies are preparing for an important offseason in which the team could see some significant changes.
## Five straight playoff appearances
For the last five years, the Phillies have been a consistent force in the MLB Postseason but failed to reach the World Series since 2022.
## Team aging core players
Philadelphia is a team built around a talented core of veterans but some players are getting older and the window might be closing.
## Winter focus on younger talent
This winter, the team is interested in bringing in younger talent using their farm system to improve.
## Key players entering free agency
However, the team also has key players entering free agency this winter.
## Kerry Miller's analysis
Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report recently wrote about players who could take a major step forward with a change of scenery.
## Alec Bohm's 2026 season
Bohm had a terrible start to the 2026 season with a .157/.204/.191 slash line in April but improved to .249/.315/.383 with 15 home runs and 88 RBI.
## Bohm's potential departure
Whether Bohm stays with the Phillies remains to be seen as the team wants to get younger and Aidan Miller could replace him.
## Key takeaway

Phillies slugger Alec Bohm may leave for new team after 2026 season despite strong performance.