Aaron Boone has come near the firing line once again after another World Series hopeful campaign ended in dust with the Toronto Blue Jays eliminating the New York Yankees in the ALDS. With the 5-2 loss in Game 4, rumors have emerged about Boone's future with the Yankees.
A report from NJ.com suggests that another ALDS loss could mean Boone's dismissal, even though he's under contract till the 2027 season. In the post-game press conference, Boone was asked if he doesn't expect to return in 2026.
The Yankees manager denied, while adding:
“I’m under contract. So I don’t expect anything.”
Aaron Boone is asked if he has any reason to think he won't be back next year as manager of the Yankees:
— Yankees Videos (@snyyankees) October 9, 2025
"No, I'm under contract" pic.twitter.com/qzYUc0eyxB
The Yankees are searching for their first World Series since winning it back in 2009. They came close after reaching the Fall Classic last year. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated them in five games. With the likes of Aaron Judge showing MVP-level play consistently, the onus is on Boone to make this club good enough to win the World Series.
Former coach doesn't think Aaron Boone will win anything with Yankees
Even though owner Hal Steinbrenner has reportedly shown no inclination to sack Aaron Boone before his contract runs out, former Yankees coach and Reds Hall of Famer Sean Casey believes "losers don't turn winners overnight." Casey doesn't think Boone can lead the Yankees to ultimate glory.
“Ultimately, Aaron Boone couldn’t lead the Yankees to a championship, just like so many of us have believed this season as well as the previous ones,” Casey wrote in his blog.
In eight seasons, Boone has taken the Yankees into October in all but one season. However, he has been able to clear the divisional round of the postseason only three times. His overall win rate is 58.4% but in the postseason, it falls below 50%.