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By Michael DeRosa
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The New York Yankees and New York Mets are both expected to be big spenders in free agency this offseason.
The Yankees just had a very disappointing postseason, while the Mets were among baseball's worst teams in 2026 and missed the playoffs. Thus, it would not be surprising if both teams are in on several top free agents this offseason.
Now, with the offseason getting started, the Yankees and Mets are currently fighting to land a notable free agent infielder.
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According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, the Yankees and Mets are both interested in free agent Alec Bohm and have each had meetings with him.
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"The Phillies may not be interested in bringing him back, but infielder Alec Bohm has become a big attraction with the Yankees and Mets, meeting with each team in Las Vegas. Bohm hit .248 with 15 homers and 88 RBIs, and had a terrific second half hitting .298 with 41 RBIs," Nightengale wrote.
Hearing that the Yankees and Mets are interested in Bohm is not too challenging to understand. Both the Yankees and Mets could use a boost in their infields. Thus, Bohm would have the potential to help either team if one of them landed him this offseason.
Bohm would provide the Yankees with a clear upgrade over Ryan McMahon at the third base position. Meanwhile, Bohm could also address the Mets' first base problem due to his versatility.
Bohm has also shown that he can be an All-Star talent when playing at his best. During his All-Star 2024 season with the Phillies, he posted 15 home runs, 97 RBI, and a .280 batting average. He also had a .274 batting average or better in each season from 2022 to 2025. Thus, he would have the potential to be a good pickup for either the Yankees or Mets if signed.
Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see if the Mets or Yankees can win the Bohm sweepstakes. Both teams look like a very good fit on paper for the seven-year MLB veteran.
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