{
  "id": 14743266,
  "title": "Phillies reunion with polarizing infielder 'can't be ruled out' per MLB insider",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/phillies-reunion-with-polarizing-infielder-cant-be-ruled-out-per-mlb",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-15T16:51:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/phillies-reunion-polarizing-infielder-cant-165134502.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.",
  "summary": "While it'd be a mild surprise, this reunion is not out of the question just yet.",
  "key_points": [
    "Phillies may re-sign polarizing infielder Alec Bohm",
    "MLB insider Robert Murray says Bohm's return is possible",
    "Bohm's career WAR is 4.9 with .273 batting average"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}