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Phillies Make $10 Million Infield Decision After Bo Bichette Report
The Phillies' interest in Bo Bichette could lead to roster changes including trading Alec Bohm and reconsidering catcher J.T. Realmuto amid a payroll exceeding $300 million, sources say.
- On Monday, January 12 the Philadelphia Phillies scheduled a video conference with free-agent infielder Bo Bichette, a club source confirmed and The Athletic first reported.
- Frustrated by stalled Realmuto talks, the Phillies intensified interest in Bo Bichette after last week’s hiring of Don Mattingly as bench coach and Bichette’s expressed desire to play in Philadelphia.
- With roughly $302 million committed for 2026 and a $304 million CBT threshold, the Phillies face a 110% tax on exceeding expenditures, complicating Bichette pursuits.
- For now, the meeting is an early-stage call and two Phillies executives warned the pursuit remains a long-shot, with decisions on Bohm, Realmuto, and Bichette's defensive role pending.
- Reports note Bichette's $300 million-range expectations and his willingness to move off shortstop, with big-market teams like the Yankees, Red Sox, Cubs, and Dodgers linked to his market.
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