Mets Should Target Phillies Free Agent To Fill Void At First Base

The New York Mets are seeking to fill the void left by Pete Alonso's free agency move to the Baltimore Orioles. With multiple players seeing time at first base, none have emerged as a long-term solution. David Stearns, the Mets' general manager, must now address this gap. One potential candidate could be Alec Bohm, a former Philadelphia Phillies infielder.

Bohm transitioned to first base after the Phillies acquired Luis Arraez from the New York Mets. Although Bohm's defensive skills at first base were not outstanding, he outperformed his performance at third base. During the 2024 season, Bohm achieved All-Star status with a .280/.332/.448 batting average, including a .448 on-base percentage.

His offensive output has diminished since then, but he showed improvement in the second half of 2024, posting a .298/.369/.425 slash line. If the Mets believe Bohm can replicate this latter-season performance, he might be an attractive option. However, Bohm's market value remains uncertain, and he may be open to a shorter or prove-it deal.