Yankees Meet With Alec Bohm Representative as They Eye Third-Base Upgrade
The meeting signals New York is weighing Bohm’s offensive track record against Ryan McMahon’s $16 million 2027 salary under labor-rule uncertainty.
Overview
- The Yankees met with a representative for free agent Alec Bohm, confirming the club is looking closely at him as a potential third-base upgrade, according to multiple Nov. 12 reports.
- Bohm, 30, is coming off a season with 15 home runs and 88 RBIs and was an All-Star in 2024 and a key player on the Phillies’ 2022 World Series run.
- Ryan McMahon hit .213 with a high strikeout total in 2026 and enters the final year of a six-year, $70 million deal that carries a $16 million salary in 2027, creating a roster and payroll dilemma for New York.
- Teams view Bohm as a below-average defender at third base, so the Yankees would be weighing his right-handed offensive upside against defensive trade-offs before committing.
- The front office is cautious about major free-agent spending until there is clarity on collective bargaining outcomes and potential new salary-cap rules that could take effect after current labor talks.