The New York Yankees are looking ahead to the 2025 MLB season with a significant focus on their managerial future. While team owner Hal Steinbrenner has traditionally preferred to let contracts run their course before making long-term decisions, the Yankees appear to be considering a different approach when it comes to Aaron Boone.
As the team prepares for the upcoming season, General Manager Brian Cashman spoke to the media and provided insight into the ongoing situation. While he kept details under wraps, it was clear that discussions about Boone’s future are underway. Cashman hinted that something more than just Boone’s current contract is in the works, but he stopped short of confirming anything definitive.
“We picked up his option last year, but that’s not our intent – our intent is to find an extension,” Cashman stated during the Grapefruit League media day at LECOM Park. “We’re hopeful that sooner rather than later, we’ll be able to officially cement something. Our main focus this whole winter has been on roster construction, and now we’re getting to this.”
While Cashman was careful with his words, it’s evident that the Yankees are preparing for a long-term partnership with Boone. Despite the Yankees’ World Series loss to the LA Dodgers, the team exercised Boone’s 2025 club option in November. That move was seen as a signal that the organization values Boone and intends to have him manage through the 2025 season, but Cashman’s comments suggest that the Yankees are aiming for something beyond that.
The Yankees had allowed Boone’s first contract to run its course before re-signing him after the 2021 season. However, this time around, Cashman’s remarks indicate that the team is eager to keep Boone beyond his current deal. It’s clear the Yankees see Boone as an essential part of their future, and they are working towards securing that future.
While Boone did not comment on his contract status during the media day, he had acknowledged the ongoing discussions in previous statements. The organization’s decision to move forward with such talks, especially with so much attention on the team’s roster and offseason moves, only reinforces how important Boone is to the Yankees moving forward.
