Yankees, Mets Reportedly Interested in Alec Bohm
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in free-agent third baseman Alec Bohm, as they look to strengthen their infield after Ryan McMahon’s difficult 2026 season. The New York Mets are also linked to Bohm, but neither club has announced an offer or signing.
The Yankees’ interest has been attributed to baseball reporting by Jon Heyman. The club is said to have prioritized its infield and to prefer a right-handed hitter. McMahon hit .213 with 11 home runs and 41 RBIs in 124 regular-season games, and .143 in the playoffs, according to the reported statistics. He is under contract for 2027.
Bohm, who spent his career with the Philadelphia Phillies, hit .249 with 15 home runs and 88 RBIs in 155 games in 2026. He had a .402 OPS in April, then produced more effectively in the second half, according to one report. He also played first base after moving there late in the season. His reported season line suggests a potential right-handed option for the Yankees, although the team has not confirmed a pursuit.
Accounts differ on whether the Yankees and Bohm’s representatives have met. Robert Murray reported that Bohm’s camp met with both New York clubs during the general managers’...