The Philadelphia Phillies haven’t made any off-season moves. At least not until now! With the MLB Winter Meeting four weeks away, it feels like the calm before the storm. And the rumor mills are already heating up. Alec Bohm, the third baseman, will be on a trade block. This is what Jeff Passan from ESPN reported too. Surprising for sure, but fans and analysts have speculated something drastic to happen, ever since the team’s early exit from the playoffs in October.

The season was different from what the Phillies had hoped for. They had started strong and captured the NL East tag for the first time since 2011. And if you asked others who they see for the World Series showdown, the Phillies were among the favorites. But they fell short in the playoffs, as their bats fell silent to the New York Mets. So Phillies have no choice but to shake things up, and it seems like Alec Bohm might just be on the chopping board this time. If you are wondering why it’s the All-Star out of everyone because his performance barring from post-season wasn’t bad! Well, A.J. Pierzynski answers it in the latest podcast, and in short, he says, Alec Bohm needs to grow up! Ouch!

Alec Bohm’s behavior and immaturity are the problem

Jeff Passan, one of the top insiders in MLB, reported that the fact that Bohm is on a trade block is more than just speculation. “Coming off a career-best season, the 28-year-old Bohm nonetheless finds himself on the trade block,” Passan added, “The Phillies are looking to shake up their team after a disappointing postseason ouster by the Mets.” But, while most think it’s Bohm’s performance post-season that has led the team to take this step, it’s his behavior that’s the bigger problem.

A.J. Pierzynski revealed in Foul Territory, “He needs to improve things, not his performance; let’s just say that. People around that organization aren’t a huge fan of how he acts.” He added, “People have said that he basically needs to grow up. There are some things he has done; he got benched in the playoffs.” According to Pierzynski, the trade block is not only because of Alec Bohm’s poor performance but also because of his behavior. AJ ended by saying, “He needs to take the next step as a maturing adult,” and it’s what Pierzynski has gathered from hearing from people in the Phillies about Alec Bohm.

Alec Bohm might be the perfect Blue Jays target!

Adding a player of Alec Bohm’s caliber would be a brilliant move for Toronto Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins. See Bohm’s behavior might be the prime reason his current team is taking the step, but the season was easily his best yet. He had a 0.28 batting average, 15 home runs, and 44 doubles. He even got his first All-Star as the NL starting third baseman. And even though he strained his hand late in the season, Bohm managed to lead all qualified third basemen in doubles and batting averages.

The 28-year-old Philadelphia Phillies star has shown his might on the plate, and he could fit perfectly into the Blue Jays lineup. In 2024, even his defensive skills were at full force, recording four outs above the average. Plus, given Bohm’s current situation, which is that he is still under team control for two more years and is expected to earn $8.1 million in arbitration, it is a deal for the Jays. Because free agents like Alex Bregman are projected to go far more than this.

Well, if the Blue Jays are into this move, they need to offer good pieces like Addison Barger, for example. And for Toronto, it’s worth checking on the asking price. What do you think will happen in the end? Let us know!