s availability on the trade market isnt exactly a secret. The former No. 3 overall pick and current Phillies third baseman has been a regular in Philadelphia since 2020, but the Phils are looking for ways to augment a group of position players that hasnt performed as hoped. Theyve reportedly shown interest in both and in free agency. Theyll surely be tied to on the trade market at next weeks Winter Meetings. Bohm, 28, certainly isnt a bad player or even a sub-par hitter. However, hes only been a bit better than average over the past three years (106 wRC+), and while his 2024 campaign looked early on like a potential breakout, he cooled after a dominant April and hit .258/.303/.410 down the stretch (96 wRC+). He made some strides with the glove this year but had graded as a poor defender in each of his prior MLB campaigns. More vital to Bohms trade candidacy is the simple fact that hes tradeable in a way that many of the Phillies other hitters are not. No one is taking the final two years and $40MM on contract unle s the Phillies take back a similarly unenviable contract. and arent going anywhere not when both of their ma sive contracts contain full no-trade protection (and when both are important lineup cogs as well). and dont have that same no-trade protection, but theyre both in the final seasons of weighty multi-year deals. Schwarber was the teams second-best hitter behind Harper. Realmuto offers a good bat at a thin position where the market offers little to no way of replacing his production. Bohm isnt the only Phillie whos likely being discu sed in trades. Any of , , or could be of appeal to other clubs. None of the group is signed long-term. But Bohm best checks the combination of boxes that make him a trade candidate: dwindling club control (arb-eligible through 2026), productive output, plays a position that Philadelphia can fill with financial resources that some interested partners lack. Bohm alone probably isnt going to net the Phillies the high-end closer they covet, but he could be moved for some degree of bullpen help or controllable/optionable rotation depth another area in which the Phillies are lacking. Lets run through some speculative fits based on rival clubs roster needs and payroll situations: Clear Fits Angels: The Halos are paying for another two years but cant count on him to stay in the lineup or produce at this point. Bohm gives them a more dependable and likely more productive option. He could also platoon with at first base when the Angels face a tough lefty, or even step over there full-time if Rendon is healthy but Schanuel experiences growing pains. The Angels farm system isnt a good one, but they have plenty of optionable, unproven young starters on a 40-man roster that has added veterans and in free agency this offseason. Astros: The priority is Bregman,but the Astros will need to go to lengths theyve never approached under owner Jim Crane in order to retain their longtime third baseman. If Bregman ends up signing elsewhere, Houston could turn its focus to unle s he signs before Bregman, of course. Theyve considered a variety of contingencies, reportedly in veteran second baseman . Bohm is a more straightforward fit. Cam Squires Jersey The Astros have some rotation depth and outfield depth to spare, both in the form of young players with MLB experience and upper-minors names who could debut in 2025. Blue Jays: The Jays are in the hunt, but theyre more broadly just looking to beef up an offense that lacked depth and quality bats last season. If Bohm is Torontos primary acquisition toward that end, itd be a disappointment for Jays fans. If hes one of two or three newcomers, it looks more palatable. Toronto has toyed with the idea of giving more time at third base next year and has been linked to both and . Theyre clearly open to upgrades in the infield. and prospects , and are the primary options at the hot corner right now. Toronto is light on expendable rotation and bullpen depth, which could be a roadblock here. Brewers: The Brewers arent going to re-sign Adames at market value. Theyre fortunate to have two shortstop-caliber infielders elsewhere on the diamond in third baseman and Platinum Glove winner . Moving Turang to another position after that Platinum Glove might be a reach, but Ortiz could slide from third base to shortstop and give the Brewers the freedom to look for more offense at third base. Bohms salary is modest enough for the Brewers to stomach. There will be natural Bohm/ speculation with both being trade candidates, but the Brewers have some younger arms they could dangle if they prefer not to deal from the big league roster. Mariners: The Mariners are working on a limited budget this offseason and looking to add at first base and one of third base or second base ( ). Bohm isnt the big power bat the Ms would probably prefer, but that might not be available to them if the front office is unwilling to trade from a vaunted big league rotation and if ownership indeed isnt willing to increase last years payroll much. Bohm would at least accomplish the teams ongoing goal of reducing its strikeout rate. Theres probably good reason to be wary of the Mariners acquiring a good-not-great hitter and hoping he can sustain or improve his production at T-Mobile Park, though. Nearly every veteran bat the Mariners have acquired/signed in recent years has gone on to have a career-worst season (e.g. , , , , ). Royals: The Royals moved quickly to re-sign and have since turned the focus to upgrading the lineup. Shipping to Cincinnati in exchange for gave them a contact- and OBP-driven leadoff option to put atop the lineup. Bohm is in many ways similar to India as a contact-heavy hitter with a mixed-bag defensive track reputation and average power. Hes not nece sarily the , but hed add another solid veteran to a lineup thats built around putting the ball in play. Theyve reportedly . Kansas City lines up nicely as a trade partner, given that they could offer the Phils some much-needed option rotation depth. Current third baseman is a light hitter but plus defender who could thrive in a utility role (or hold appeal to teams looking for affordable shortstop help). Tigers: Detroit isnt set at either infield corner. The hope is that former No. 1 pick can yet solidify himself as a consistent power threat at first base, but that hasnt happened yet. At third base, the Tigers are looking at a combination of , , and top prospect . That last option, in particular, comes with high hopes but isnt a sure thing by any means. The Tigers could acquire Bohm both as a solid option at third base but also a first base fallback in the event of continued struggles from Torkelson. Adding him would also theoretically make it easier to trade Jung in a package for a significant at another area of need, such as in the rotation or in left field. Yankees: A suming the plan is to move back to second base, the Yankees dont have a clear answer at third base next year. isnt aging well. Younger players like , and have yet to establish themselves. Bohms salary would be an affordable addition of extra importance if the Yankees ultimately re-sign Soto and his contact skills would differentiate from a Yankees roster that has a lot of swing-and-mi s in the middle of the order. Longer Shots Its plenty feasible that other trade options will become available as additional offseason dominos fall. Theres been plenty of speculation about the Red Sox dealing to add some pitching and also facilitate a move from third base to first base for . In that scenario, Bohm could emerge as a third base option for Boston. The Pirates could consider Bohm if they mi s on other targets at first base. If the Phils are willing to deal within their own division perhaps a long shot for that very reason the Mets could make sense if leaves and slides to first base. The Nats could view Bohm as an affordable candidate to keep third base warm for prospect before sliding over to first base. If the As strike out on free agents, they could feasibly look to the trade market as a way to add some payroll and ensure their ability to retain their status as a revenue-sharing recipient. The Reds have a crowded mix of young infielder but are lacking in established contributors. Bohm could fit there in the wake of Cincinnatis -for- swap, but an outfield bat seems like a cleaner fit. Nico Daws Jersey