Philadelphia Phillies Place Bohm On IL, Make Corresponding Move Ahead of Mets Matchup

The Philadelphia Phillies received positive news on third baseman Alec Bohm's injury Thursday ahead of their matchup with the New York Mets.

Kade Kistner | Jun 1, 2023

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The Philadelphia Phillies had an injury scare to third baseman Alec Bohm this week which forced the team to perform an MRI on the player.

On Thursday, the Phillies received good news regarding their third baseman.

According to multiple reports, Bohm suffered a "mild strain" to his hamstring. It's good news as Philadelphia seemingly avoided disaster and the prognosis is much better on Bohm than it was even 12 hours ago.

The team placed Bohm on the 10-day injured list and selected the contract of infielder Drew Ellis from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of their Thursday matchup with the New York Mets.

In the meantime, expect Kody Clemens to get the bulk of work at first base. He has been playing well and making the most of his time in the field. Ellis figures to factor into first base when the team faces a lefty on the mound.

Clemens has slashed a respectable .268/.333/.479 this season.

It's unknown how long Bohm could be out for, but a "mild" strain means that he could see a minimal amount of time on the injured list.

However, do not expect Bryce Harper to be taking over at first base in his absence. He likely won't take the field until after the MLB-All Star break at the earliest.

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Published Jun 1, 2023

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is the publisher and beat writer for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Phillies. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.