Phillies predicted to trade for $4.2 million 1.175 OPS breakout All-Star to replace Alec Bohm, be perfect pivot after whiffing on Bo Bichette

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The Philadelphia Phillies have struggled early this season, with a record of 8-10 and tied for third in the NL East. After whiffing on Bo Bichette in the offseason, and All-Stars like Alec Bohm underperforming, the Phillies need something to help them bounce back.

FanSided’s Christopher Kline predicts that the Phillies could find their answer by continuing their trend of taking stars from a specific division rival, the Washington Nationals, and trade with them for All-Star CJ Abrams.

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“Washington probably doesn't want to trade Abrams in the division, especially to a team with Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper — all former Nationals. Value is value, though, and the Phillies are in a position where the front office needs to be aggressive. After whiffing on Bo Bichette in the offseason, Abrams would be an awesome midseason pivot, allowing the Phillies to upgrade over Alec Bohm at third or Bryson Stott at second. Few "contenders" more desperately need another bat to elevate the middle of their lineup,” Kline wrote.

Abrams is having a career-best season, slashing .367/.458/.717/1.175 with three doubles, six home runs, 19 RBI and four stolen bases in 17 games. Plug him in over Bohm at third, and the Phillies’ offense could easily return to life, and that’s not even the best part.

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That part being his price. He’s only set to make $4.2 million this season, and still has two more years of arbitration after. For a Phillies team that’s shelling out for veterans, getting a young star for cheap should be incredibly attractive.

Hopefully, the Phillies find a way to get Abrams, as he could be their future post-Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber.

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