Alec Bohm, the third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies, has been out since July 19, 2025, due to a fractured left rib. Bohm’s injury saga started on July 12 when he took a 92.2 mph sinker from Padres pitcher Yu Darvish square to the ribs. Initially, it looked like he’d dodged a bullet—X-rays showed no fracture, and he even played through the pain, returning to the lineup on July 18 against the Angels. But sharp pain persisted, and a follow-up scan revealed the fracture, landing him on the 10-day injured list.
On Instagram philliesupdates_ shared that Alec Bohm has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a rib fracture, and Weston Wilson has been called up from Triple-A to replace him.
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It’s frustrating as hell—Bohm was hitting .278 with a .715 OPS, eight homers, and 42 RBIs in 92 games before the injury. The Phillies’ lineup, already a force averaging 4.6 runs per game, feels the void of his consistent bat. Edmundo Sosa and rookie Otto Kemp have filled in admirably, but Bohm’s contact skills and improving defense are tough to replace. This injury couldn’t have come at a worse time with the NL East race heating up.
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Bohm’s return is tantalizingly close but not quite here. He’s been ramping up, hitting in the cage and fielding grounders pain-free, which is a damn good sign. Phillies manager Rob Thomson reported Bohm felt his best and started hitting off a pitching machine. He’s slated to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Lehigh Valley this weekend, possibly as early as Sunday. If all goes well, he could rejoin the Phillies as soon as next week—potentially mid-August.
On Twitter, @Cory_Nidoh shared that Phillies manager Rob Thomson gave an update on Alec Bohm, saying he’s been hitting in the batting cage and is getting close to returning.
The lack of a firm date is maddening, but the fact he’s running bases and taking swings suggests he’s on the cusp. The Phillies are in a dogfight with the Mets for the NL East lead, and Bohm’s return could be the spark they need to pull ahead.
Right now, Bohm is in Philadelphia, working through his rehab with the Phillies’ staff. He’s been spotted running bases at Citizens Bank Park and hitting in the cage, as Thomson noted before a recent Tigers game. By this weekend, he’ll likely head to Lehigh Valley for his rehab stint. It’s a critical step—Bohm needs game reps to shake off rust before facing big-league pitching again. The Phillies are being cautious, and they should be; rushing him back risks re-injury, and nobody wants that with the postseason looming.
