Phillies reunion with polarizing infielder 'can't be ruled out' per MLB insider
While it'd be a mild surprise, this reunion is not out of the question just yet.
The Philadelphia Phillies have lost the postseason for the third time in recent years, prompting fans to hope for significant changes. Amidst recent cuts such as Bobby Dickerson and Kevin Long, the team has hired Carlos Mendoza as a coaching addition. However, one player that many fans are hoping departs is the polarizing infielder Alec Bohm, who is set to become a free agent this offseason.
MLB insider Robert Murray of Fansided.com, though, believes it's not out of the question that Bohm will rejoin the Phillies. According to Murray, Bohm's return to Philadelphia "can't be ruled out," though the Phillies would face stiff competition from other teams seeking right-handed hitters. With a career WAR of 4.9 and a .273 batting average, Bohm doesn't stand out as an exceptional hitter.
Despite having moments of brilliance, his lowlights have been numerous, and he's not much of a home-run hitter. If the Phillies were to re-sign Bohm, it would likely not be well-received by fans, given the team's recent history of running it back.
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