In a move that signals a major shift in his professional representation, Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has fired his agent, Scott Boras. The decision comes amid a deepening and highly public legal battle between the All-Star infielder and his parents over the alleged mismanagement of his career earnings.
The separation from Boras, one of the most powerful agents in Major League Baseball, is not merely a business disagreement. According to court documents, Bohm alleges that his decision to hire Boras in 2020 was made under “considerable duress” and was steered by his parents to serve their own interests rather than his own. Bohm has since rehired Nick Chanock, an agent with The Team (formerly Wasserman), who had previously represented him according to reports from The Athletic.
This professional shake-up is the latest development in a complex legal dispute. Bohm filed a lawsuit against his parents in March seeking a $3 million judgment, alleging a systematic effort to siphon funds from his personal accounts through the use of limited liability companies (LLCs) as detailed in filings.
Allegations of Financial Impropriety
The core of the legal conflict dates back to 2019. Bohm claims his parents created two LLCs to hold assets he earned during his professional baseball career, including a signing bonus of $5.85 million after being selected third overall in the 2018 MLB draft per lawsuit details. Bohm alleges that his parents told him they required a 10% interest in these LLCs to act as representatives of his interests, while promising that he would retain all assets within them.
However, the lawsuit contends that his parents instead gained full access to his personal financial accounts and transferred significant portions of his money into the LLCs they controlled, subsequently converting those funds for their own use according to the legal complaint. While Bohm’s parents have stated the lawsuit is without merit, the legal proceedings have now entered a more urgent phase.
Preliminary Injunction and Frozen Funds
Last week, Bohm’s legal team requested a preliminary injunction to recover $528,618. This specific sum was purportedly withdrawn from a brokerage account attached to Bohm in March according to the injunction filing. The filing alleges that Bohm’s parents intended to use these funds to pay for their own legal expenses in the ongoing dispute.
On Monday, April 13, 2026, a Philadelphia judge ruled that the legal team for Daniel and Lisa Bohm has 10 days to respond to the petition for the preliminary injunction as reported by The Athletic. Simultaneously, Bohm is seeking to halt a separate case brought by his parents in an arbitration court in Pinellas County, Florida, arguing that all related matters should be adjudicated within Philadelphia.
News: Alec Bohm’s legal team has requested a preliminary injunction amid his legal battle against his parents, seeking the return of over $500,000 to a brokerage account.
Also, Bohm has fired agent Scott Boras and rehired Nick Chanock of The Team.
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— Charlotte Varnes (@charlottevarnes) April 14, 2026
On-Field Struggles Amid Off-Field Turmoil
The timing of these legal revelations coincides with a hard start to the 2026 season for the Phillies third baseman. Bohm has struggled significantly at the plate in early April, recording only nine hits in his first 58 at-bats as noted by Sports Illustrated. Of those nine hits, only two have gone for extra bases, leaving the player mired in a slump as he approaches a critical season before reaching free agency.
The mental and emotional toll of a lawsuit against one’s own parents, coupled with the stress of changing representation during a career-defining year, provides a stark backdrop to his current performance on the field.
Key Timeline of Events
| Date/Period | Event |
|---|---|
| 2018 | Bohm selected 3rd overall in MLB draft; receives $5.85 million signing bonus. |
| 2019 | Parents allegedly create two LLCs to manage Bohm’s assets. |
| 2020 | Bohm hires Scott Boras (later alleged to be under “considerable duress”). |
| March 2026 | Bohm files lawsuit against parents seeking $3 million. |
| April 13, 2026 | Judge orders parents’ team to respond to injunction within 10 days. |
| April 14, 2026 | Reports confirm Bohm has fired Scott Boras and rehired Nick Chanock. |
The next critical checkpoint in this case will be the response from Daniel and Lisa Bohm’s legal team, which is due within the 10-day window established by the Philadelphia judge on April 13. This response will determine whether the court grants the preliminary injunction to return the $528,618 to Bohm’s account.
World Today Journal will continue to monitor these court filings. Do you think professional athletes should have independent financial guardians to prevent these types of disputes? Let us know in the comments below.