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Phillies Sit Alec Bohm for Reset as Edmundo Sosa Starts at Third

Mattingly casts it as a mental reset to show continued faith in a rebound.

Apr 25, 2026; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm (28) reacts during a swing against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Phillies, who sat Bohm on Thursday, turned to Edmundo Sosa at third after his two-run go-ahead single the night before.
  • The change came after Wednesday’s seventh-inning pinch-hit for Bohm, the first non-injury, non-blowout replacement of his career.
  • Bohm is hitting .159 with a .433 OPS, one of the lowest marks among qualified MLB hitters this season.
  • Don Mattingly labeled the move a reset and asked Bohm to skip pregame hitting and grounders, saying he believes the third baseman will hit again.
  • With free agency coming after this season and a March lawsuit against his parents in the background, Bohm faces added pressure as the club monitors internal shifts or potential infield help if the slump persists before the Aug. 3 deadline.