TAMPA, Fla. — On Thursday, the New York Yankees announced that they have reached a two-year contract extension with manager Aaron Boone, which will keep him at the helm through the 2027 season.
Boone is set to begin his eighth year as the team’s manager, having previously had his 2025 contract option activated by the franchise in November. Under his leadership, the Yankees have achieved a record of 603 wins against 429 losses, capturing three titles in the AL East and one American League pennant. Last season marked a significant milestone for the team as they made their World Series return for the first time since 2009, although they were ultimately bested by the Los Angeles Dodgers in a five-game series.
Notably, Boone has become the third manager in the Yankees’ storied history to guide the team to the playoffs in six out of his first seven seasons, joining the ranks of legendary managers Casey Stengel and Joe Torre.
His initial three-year contract, which included the team option for 2025, was signed in October 2021. Prior to his managerial career, Boone played as a major league third baseman from 1997 until 2009 and was named an All-Star in 2003. That year, he joined the Yankees after being traded from Cincinnati just before the trade deadline. He is famously remembered for his dramatic home run in the 11th inning of Game 7 during the AL Championship Series against Boston, a pivotal moment that secured the pennant for New York.
