Aaron Boone has been the manager of the New York Yankees for the past six years, but his tenure may end after the 2024 MLB season.
Under Boone’s leadership, the Yankees have enjoyed five winning seasons and made three appearances each in the ALCS and ALDS.
He has also overseen notable achievements, including Aaron Judge’s record-setting 62 home runs and American League MVP award in 2022, and Gerrit Cole’s AL Cy Young win in 2023. Despite these successes, Boone has faced challenges that have left some questioning his future with the team.
Reports suggest that Boone’s job security may hinge on a deep playoff run. Heyman told Bleacher Report, “I would say, first and foremost, they have to make the playoffs and win at least one round.
I believe he is adored by Hal Steinbrenner, the owner, and by general manager Brian Cashman, who badly want to keep him. However, if they are eliminated in the first round, retaining him will be difficult, so his seat is somewhat precarious.”
Boone has previously met the goals set for him. Now, with the addition of MVP-caliber Juan Soto and the development of promising pitcher Luis Gil, the Yankees have bolstered their roster.
Currently, with a 69-49 record, the Yankees are among the American League’s top contenders, but they face strong competition from the division-leading Baltimore Orioles (70-48) and other teams. A quick exit from the playoffs could reflect poorly on Boone, especially after the team’s 82-80 season in 2023, which marked their first missed playoffs since 2016.
The performance of Soto, Judge, Cole, and other key players like Alex Verdugo, Giancarlo Stanton, Carlos Rodon Jr., and Clay Holmes will be crucial. If these players don’t execute Boone’s strategies effectively, it could jeopardize his position with the team.
