As the MLB Spring Training period approaches, it means the MLB regular season is close to starting as well. For most teams, they have been active in free agency and the offseason to feel secure with their rosters. Other teams still have work to do.
*Prediction*
For the teams needing infield help, they were heavily involved in trying to trade with the St. Louis Cardinals for Brendan Donovan. Now, they will have to pivot as Donovan ended up being traded to the Seattle Mariners.
One of the teams needing infield help is the Houston Astros, so they must now look to solve that issue in a different way. One way in which they can is by trading with the Philadelphia Phillies for Alec Bohm.
Key Points
Houston Astros missed out on trading for Brendan Donovan and must look for infield help elsewhere.
Alec Bohm remains a viable trade target as he is on a one-year contract.
Philadelphia moving on from Alec Bohm is possible due to their prospect, Aidan Miller.
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The Philadelphia Phillies currently have Alec Bohm on just a one-year, $10.2 million deal. While Bohm has provided consistent production at third base, the Phillies also have their top prospect in Aidan Miller waiting.
The strategic move for Philadelphia would be to move on from Alec Bohm now to get assets in return, and give Miller the chance to start getting accustomed to the professional level.
For Alec Bohm, he will have value, as he is coming off a 2025 season in which he had a .287/.331/.409 slash line, 11 home runs, and 59 runs batted in. The strong offensive performance has been a consistent part of his game throughout his career as he has a .279/.328/.415 slash line with 70 home runs and 395 runs batted in.
Alec Bohm’s Fit on the Houston Astros
The Houston Astros tried Jose Altuve out in the outfield last season, and that is something they could very well have planned once again this season. If this becomes the case, the infield for the Astros will get shuffled around. With already having scarce infield depth, this becomes an issue for the Astros.
By trading for Alec Bohm, who can play either third base or second base, they get another reliable infield player they can rely on. Bohm has provided serviceable defense over his career. Combine that with his presence on offense, and he becomes the ideal trade target for Houston ahead of the regular season.