{
  "id": 13874190,
  "title": "MLB rumors: Will Mets swoop in and sign Alec Bohm in free agency?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mlb-rumors-will-mets-swoop-in-and-sign-alec-bohm-in-free-agency",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T04:26:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/mlb-rumors-mets-swoop-sign-042608955.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The New York Mets are reportedly considering signing infielder Alec Bohm in free agency, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Mets finished last in the NL East during the 2026 season, posting a 74-88 record. Their offensive production ranked 20th in MLB, with Bohm's .698 OPS at the plate making him a potential valuable addition to the team. However, the Mets would need to pay another infielder, considering they already have players like Jorge Polanco on their payroll. If the Mets are able to secure Bohm's services, he could provide an option at first base or third base, helping to improve their mediocre production in those positions. Signing Bohm would also mean taking him away from their division rival, the Philadelphia Phillies.",
  "summary": "The New York Mets have at least a few more weeks before they have to officially work on their roster for the 2027 season with the goal of bouncing back from their disastrous 2026 campaign. They finished in last place in the NL East with a 74-88 record, and considering how devastating their end to the 2025 season was, it’s a remarkable achievement […] The post MLB rumors: Will Mets swoop in and…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}