Aaron Boone moved closer to the firing line again after another hopeful World Series campaign ended in the dust with the Toronto Blue Jays eliminating the New York Yankees in the ALDS. With the 5-2 loss in Game 4, rumors emerged about Boone’s future with the Yankees.
A report from NJ.com suggests that another ALDS loss could result in Boone’s dismissal, even though he is under contract through the 2027 season. During the post-game press conference, Boone was asked if he had any plans to return in 2026.
The Yankees manager denied this, while adding:
“I’m under contract. So I’m not expecting anything.”
Aaron Boone is asked if he has reason to believe he won’t be back next year as Yankees manager:
“No, I’m under contract.” pic.twitter.com/qzYUc0eyxB
– Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) October 9, 2025
The Yankees are looking for their first World Series since winning in 2009. They came close after reaching the Fall Classic last year. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat them in five games. With Aaron Judge consistently showing MVP-level play, it’s up to Boone to make this club good enough to win the World Series.
Former manager doesn’t think Aaron Boone will win anything with the Yankees
Although owner Hal Steinbrenner has reportedly shown no intention of firing Aaron Boone before the end of his contract, former Yankees manager and Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey believes that “losers don’t become winners overnight.” Casey doesn’t think Boone can lead the Yankees to ultimate glory.
“In the end, Aaron Boone could not lead the Yankees to a championship, as many of us believed this season as well as previous ones,” Casey wrote on his blog.
In eight seasons, Boone took the Yankees to October in all but one season. However, he has only made it past the divisional round of the playoffs three times. His overall win rate is 58.4%, but in the playoffs it drops below 50%.
