The New York Yankees have reportedly identified Alec Bohm as a potential solution at third base following another early postseason exit. The Yankees were swept 3-0 by the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League Division Series (ALDS) last month and are immediately looking to make upgrades.

Per insider Jon Heyman, the Yankees are looking at the 30-year-old Bohm, who has spent all seven seasons of his MLB career with the Philadelphia Phillies. Philadelphia had the option of extending Bohm's stay via a one-year contract projected to be around $23 million, but were unwilling to commit that kind of money. He is now projected to receive contracts in the $12-15 million annual range, with a number of teams actively monitoring the situation.

Regardless, Ryan McMahon’s struggles at third base meant that New York’s third basemen combined for a .629 OPS in 2026, ranking 26th among MLB teams. McMahon hit .213 with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in 124 regular-season games after arriving at the 2025 trade deadline. He batted .143 in the playoffs and has one year and $16 million remaining on his contract.

Meanwhile, Bohm hit .249 with 15 home runs and 88 RBIs across 155 games for Philadelphia in 2026, finishing with a .698 OPS. His production improved considerably after the All-Star break, when he posted a .794 OPS.

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Bohm has a career .273 batting average and .735 OPS with 85 home runs and a 17% strikeout rate compared with the MLB average of 22%. The 2018 No. 3 overall draft pick was an All-Star in 2024, and his potential arrival does not necessarily mean that McMahon will be traded.

The Yankees finished 93-68 last season but were eliminated in the American League Division Series for the second consecutive season. The Yankees reportedly prefer a right-handed infield bat and view Bohm as an affordable short-tem option, although it remains to be seen what kind of contract they end up offering.