MLB insider Ken Rosenthal mentioned on Foul Territory that he anticipates the Phillies will trade infielder this offseason. Bohm, frequently discussed as a trade candidate, is entering his age-28 season and remains under team control through 2026. In 2024, he earned his first All-Star selection and posted a .280/.332/.448 slash line with 15 home runs, 97 RBIs, and a 115 wRC+ across 143 games. Defensively, he achieved career highs in Defensive Runs Saved, Outs Above Average, and Fielding Run Value at third base. Should the Phillies trade Bohm, it would likely eliminate the possibility of Bryce Harper returning to the outfield next season.
Potential Trade Packages for the Phillies’ Alec Bohm
According to the latest MLB Pipeline rankings, all prospect evaluations are up to date, and Baseball Trade Values was used to formulate these trade proposals.
Trade #1 – Seattle Mariners
Phillies Receive: RHP Luis Castillo + C Harry Ford (MLB No. 49 prospect/SEA No. 4 prospect)
Mariners Receive: IF Alec Bohm
Ken Rosenthal identified the Mariners as a potential landing spot for Alec Bohm, citing Seattle’s need for offensive upgrades, particularly in the infield. Adam Jude of The Seattle Times recently reported that the Phillies and Mariners have already engaged in trade discussions regarding Bohm. In those talks, the Phillies reportedly inquired about Logan Gilbert or George Kirby, though neither pitcher appears likely to be moved.
Seattle does have depth in its starting rotation and may look to trade from that surplus to address other areas of need. Luis Castillo, who has been suggested as a trade candidate, is under contract through 2027 with a vesting option for 2028. However, any potential deal involving Castillo would have to navigate his current no-trade clause.
Including Harry Ford in the trade helps balance the deal’s value, per Baseball Trade Values. Ford would also bolster the Phillies’ catching depth, addressing a future need as J.T. Realmuto enters the final year of his contract. While the organization’s top catching prospect, Eduardo Tait, is still a few years away from being MLB-ready, Ford could help bridge the gap. Acquiring Castillo could also make Ranger Suárez, who has one year of team control remaining, expendable in a subsequent trade.
If the Phillies are serious about trading Bohm, as Rosenthal suggests, the Mariners could emerge as a key trade partner.
Trade #2 – Chicago Cubs
Phillies Receive: OF Ian Happ + RHP Michael Arias (CHC No. 18 prospect)
Cubs Receive: IF Alec Bohm
Following the Kyle Tucker trade, speculation has linked the Cubs as a potential destination for Alec Bohm. In that deal, the Cubs traded Isaac Paredes to the Astros, leaving a vacancy at corner infield—an area where Bohm could be a natural fit. Meanwhile, the Phillies could use outfield reinforcements, making Ian Happ an intriguing target.
Although Seiya Suzuki might be another good fit for the Phillies, Happ and Bohm are more comparable in trade value. A Suzuki-for-Bohm trade would require the Cubs to include additional players to balance the value, as indicated by Baseball Trade Values. There’s also a scenario where both Happ and Suzuki could be part of a larger, more complex trade package.
To balance the values further, RHP Michael Arias is included in this proposal. Arias, currently ranked as the Cubs’ No. 18 prospect, is their fourth-best pitching prospect according to MLB Pipeline. Adding Arias would provide the Phillies with additional pitching depth, though it likely wouldn’t trigger significant roster changes, such as the trading of Ranger Suárez.
Happ’s remaining $40 million contract over the next two seasons adds another layer of complexity. Including a prospect like Arias could make it easier for the Phillies to absorb the entirety of Happ’s deal. While this trade proposal aligns well on paper, the actual outcome remains uncertain.
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