The Milwaukee Brewers have a few interesting decisions to make this off-season. With Willy Adames likely departing in free agency, their infield will be one hot topic of discussion. If Joey Ortiz is chosen to slide over to shortstop then the Brew Crew could be in the market for a third baseman. One trade target that recently has emerged is 2024 All-Star Alec Bohm.
Jeff Passan has indicated that Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is on the trade block
A recent report from Jeff Passan has indicated that Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm is on the trade block. The 2024 All-Star finished with a .280/.332/.448 slash line that included 15 home runs, 44 doubles, and 97 runs batted in. He has two years of team control remaining and is projected to earn $8.1 million in arbitration this off-season.
Milwaukee Brewers fans urge the organization to trade for Alec Bohm
On social media, Milwaukee Brewers fans were excited about the idea of Alec Bohm being available via trade. One popular opinion was that Devin Williams should be involved in a trade package for Bohm. Acquiring Bohm would be a nice way of trying to replace the offensive production that the team would lose if Willy Adames signs elsewhere.
Yes! Offer Williams for Bohm, throw in sweetener as needed. Move Ortiz to SS. Make Megill the closer.
— Ben Bromley (@ben_bromley) November 12, 2024
Devin Williams and Carlos Rodriguez for Bohm. Think both sides say yes!
— David Gruber Burner (@DavidGruberFans) November 12, 2024
I’d be all in on that…..he would be a nice replacement for Willie’s numbers
— jimmy johnson (@jimmy2222) November 12, 2024
i’m a Oliver Dunn doubter at 3B so yeah i’d try it. move Ortiz to SS, keep Turang at 2B. looks like Bohm has 1B experience too, could be nice to have. maybe Hoskins can play a big part in recruiting him
— chris (@AlabamaBrewer) November 12, 2024
What concerns are there regarding the Milwaukee Brewers targeting Alec Bohm?
One area of concern regarding Alec Bohm includes his defense. In the past, the third baseman has posted double digit negative numbers in the defensive runs saved category (-13 in 2021, -17 in 2022, and -10 in 2023). He has good range defensively, but his arm strength is well below average and he has multiple seasons of double digits errors (15 in 2021, 13 in 2022, and 14 in 2024).
Another thing worth mentioning is that he was benched during the 2024 post-season. According to AJ Pierzynski this decision was not just based on performance and he has more maturing to do.
“He needs to take the next step as a maturing adult.”@AJPierzynski12 said he’s heard from people around the Phillies that Alec Bohm wasn’t just benched in the playoffs due to poor performance. pic.twitter.com/kiZGwGmRHD
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) November 12, 2024
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