The Yankees' 2025 season ended at the hands of the division-rival Blue Jays after the club's 5-2 loss in Game 4 of the American League Division Series on Wednesday night. And while the Yankees' underachieving pitching rotation and lineup—not counting presumptive American League MVP Aaron Judge and rookie Cam Schlittler—should bear the brunt of the blame, that's not always how it works in the big leagues. Manager Aaron Boone, the leader of the club, will have to wear the loss, and ultimately will be the first to go when the day arrives that Yankees brass believes changes are needed.
It appears that that day has not yet arrived, as Boone, while speaking to reporters on Wednesday night after the loss, said he expects to return as manager in 2026 given that he's "under contract." And indeed he is. The Yankees in February of 2025 announced a two-year contract extension for Boone, and he has been publicly backed by both general manager Brian Cashman and Managing General Partner Hal Steinbrenner in the past.
