New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner told YES Network last month that the team was open to extension talks with manager Aaron Boone. With Boone’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, discussions about his future are already underway. During spring training on Friday, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman addressed reporters and acknowledged that Boone’s extension could become official before Opening Day. The update, reported by Yankees beat writer Bryan Hoch, adds to growing speculation about Boone’s long-term future in the Bronx.
Yankees, Aaron Boone Begin Extension Talks
Given the mutual affection between Boone and the organization, an extension during spring training only makes sense. It would be out of character for the Yankees to agree to an extension when the season is underway.
“I’ve always thought Aaron Boone was a very good manager and that’s his reputation in the industry,” Steinbrenner said. “We will be talking with him in the days and weeks to come. We’re trying to hit the priorities right now, which is the roster itself. But there will be conversations had with him about potentially staying longer than that.”
New York hired Boone in late 2017 after his time as an ESPN analyst. Since then, he has helped shape the team’s success. Under his leadership, the Yankees have posted a 603-429 record (.584) while winning three American League East titles. They have also made three ALCS appearances in 2019, 2022, and 2024. His biggest achievement came last season when the Yankees won their first pennant under his leadership. However, they fell to the Los Angeles Dodgers in five games in the World Series.
Insiders believe that extending Boone before Opening Day would send a strong message of commitment to building on recent successes. An early extension would provide the team with stability as they prepare for another competitive season in the AL East. Moreover, it reinforces the belief that Boone is a cornerstone of the Yankees’ long-term strategy—a strategy built on leadership, resilience, and a winning culture.
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