The Seattle Mariners are in dire need of offensive reinforcement, and the Philadelphia Phillies might consider trading Alec Bohm.
According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the two teams could be well-suited as trade partners.
“After acquiring Carlos Santana and Justin Turner at the last two trade deadlines, the Mariners are looking for that type of veteran presence for a full season rather than just the final two months,” Rosenthal wrote in a Monday article.
In 2024, the Mariners ranked 22nd in OPS and 29th in batting average among the 30 MLB teams. At third base, where Josh Rojas saw most of the action, the team posted a .643 OPS with just 12 home runs.
Bohm started the 2024 season strong but struggled after the All-Star break. He finished the year with a .280 average, 15 home runs, and 97 RBIs, though only four of those homers came in the second half. A left hand injury kept him out for much of September, and while he returned for the final 11 games, he hit just .163 in that stretch.
Bohm, a first-time All-Star in 2024, remains under team control for two more seasons and is projected to earn approximately $8.1 million in arbitration for 2025, per Rosenthal.
The Mariners hope to address second base internally
The Mariners’ production at second base was nearly as poor as at third. Seattle’s second basemen, led by now-free agent Jorge Polanco, managed just a .209 batting average and a .658 OPS. Despite this, Ken Rosenthal reports the team might address second base internally, potentially starting with Dylan Moore and Ryan Bliss, while 2022 draft pick Cole Young could join the mix later.
Moore logged 368 at-bats last season, hitting 10 home runs with a 104 OPS+, though his batting average was just over .201. A career Mariner, Moore also earned a Gold Glove for his defensive excellence.
Bliss, who grew up dreaming of playing for the Mariners, made his MLB debut in May. In 63 at-bats with the big-league team, he brought speed and energy to the lineup while holding his own at the plate.
Young, ranked No. 38 on MLB Pipeline’s prospect list, spent most of 2024 in Double-A but could debut in 2025. Known for his contact skills and ability to get on base, he hit .271 with 25 doubles and 23 stolen bases for the Arkansas Travelers. If he starts 2025 in Triple-A, he could find himself in Seattle within weeks.
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