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By Michael DeRosa
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The New York Yankees are going to be a very fascinating team to watch during this offseason.
After being swept by the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS, it would not be surprising if the Yankees made multiple additions during the offseason. It is clear that they need to improve their roster if they hope to have better postseason results in 2027.
One of the Yankees' biggest needs right now is to upgrade at the third base position. Because of this, they are now being linked to a notable free agent.
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According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Yankees are expressing interest in Philadelphia Phillies free agent infielder Alec Bohm during the early days of the offseason.
"The Yankees are showing interest in longtime Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm, a free agent, sources said. The Yankees have prioritized the infield after third baseman Ryan McMahon struggled so badly at the plate last year and also prefer a right-handed bat, so Bohm is a potential fit," Heyman wrote.
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Hearing that the Yankees are expressing interest in Bohm is not too difficult to understand. Their infield could use a boost, and he would have the potential to provide New York with just that if they successfully landed him. Thus, it would make sense if the Yankees pushed hard to get him signed this offseason.
Bohm appeared in 155 games this season with the Phillies, where he posted 15 home runs, 88 RBI, and a .249 batting average. Overall, he had a down year by his standards in 2026 but was still effective. His resume also indicates that he has the potential to bounce back.
From 2022 to 2025, Bohm had a .274 batting average or better in each season. He was also an All-Star in 2024, so there is no question that he can be a difference-maker when playing at his best.
It will now be interesting to see if the Yankees can successfully sign him this offseason. On a short-term deal, there could be a good fit here between Bohm and the Yankees.
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