As the calendar approaches mid-August, the Yankees find themselves in an unfamiliar position as American League East afterthoughts. Entering play on Wednesday, the team sits 11 1/2 games behind first-place Baltimore, and is a mere one-half game ahead of the Red Sox for last place. Given that relative underperformance, there’s been rampant speculation among fans about the future of two team leaders: general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone.
Although much is left to unfold in the coming weeks, it seems as though Cashman’s job is already secured for 2024.
According to NJ.com’s Bob Klapisch, Cashman will be retained beyond this season, with a source telling Klapisch that the prospect of owner Hal Steinbrenner firing the longtime GM “isn’t even on the table. It’s not up for discussion.”
