Aaron Boone has secured a contract extension for two years to continue as the manager of the New York Yankees, as announced by the team on Thursday. The Yankees had already exercised their club option on Boone’s contract back in November, stating that a more extended agreement would be considered after the offseason dealings were concluded.

Boone’s new contract now ensures his presence with the team through the 2027 season. During the MLB general manager meetings in November, Yankees GM Brian Cashman expressed that he wasn’t planning to change the managerial position following the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series. Last week, as spring training commenced, Cashman noted that negotiations were ongoing. “You always aim to retain someone for as long as it makes sense and is justified,” Cashman commented via MLB.com.

“I believe he manages the team effectively and performs excellently. We picked up his option last year, but our goal is to secure an extension. I’ve been working on it, and [owner] Hal Steinbrenner has been collaborating with Aaron Boone. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we can finalize something, though we’re not there yet. Just bear with us.” Despite the Yankees having one of the highest annual payrolls, it hasn’t translated into a World Series championship under Boone.

With a 603-429 regular-season record, three AL East titles, three appearances in the ALCS, and a World Series showing, Boone still faces criticism, with some suggesting Cashman should consider a change. Even after a series filled with errors against the Dodgers, Cashman was not prepared to criticize Boone. “The manager’s role is incredibly challenging, and it’s easy to second-guess decisions because any move could either be right or wrong,” Cashman explained. “I think he’s an excellent manager, and we’re fortunate to have him. He’s done an outstanding job.”

Aaron Boone has secured a contract extension for two years to continue as the manager of the New York Yankees, as announced by the team on Thursday. The Yankees had already exercised their club option on Boone’s contract back in November, stating that a more extended agreement would be considered after the offseason dealings were concluded. Boone’s new contract now ensures his presence with the team through the 2027 season. During the MLB general manager meetings in November, Yankees GM Brian Cashman expressed that he wasn’t planning to change the managerial position following the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.

Last week, as spring training commenced, Cashman noted that negotiations were ongoing. “You always aim to retain someone for as long as it makes sense and is justified,” Cashman commented via MLB.com. “I believe he manages the team effectively and performs excellently. We picked up his option last year, but our goal is to secure an extension. I’ve been working on it, and [owner] Hal Steinbrenner has been collaborating with Aaron Boone. Hopefully, sooner rather than later, we can finalize something, though we’re not there yet. Just bear with us.”

Despite the Yankees having one of the highest annual payrolls, it hasn’t translated into a World Series championship under Boone. With a 603-429 regular-season record, three AL East titles, three appearances in the ALCS, and a World Series showing, Boone still faces criticism, with some suggesting Cashman should consider a change. Even after a series filled with errors against the Dodgers, Cashman was not prepared to criticize Boone. “The manager’s role is incredibly challenging, and it’s easy to second-guess decisions because any move could either be right or wrong,” Cashman explained. “I think he’s an excellent manager, and we’re fortunate to have him. He’s done an outstanding job.”