BREAKING: Yankees Veteran could lose his seat in New York after 2024 season

**Yankees Manager Aaron Boone Could Be on the Hot Seat After 2024 Season**

Aaron Boone has been at the helm of the New York Yankees for six years, but his tenure could come to an end after the 2024 MLB season.

Boone has led the Yankees to five winning seasons, reaching the ALCS and ALDS twice each. He also coached Aaron Judge to a historic 62-home run season in 2022, earning Judge the American League MVP award, and guided Gerrit Cole to a 2023 AL Cy Young award. Despite these successes, Boone has faced challenges that may jeopardize his future with the team.

**Reports Suggest Boone Needs a Deep Playoff Run to Keep His Job**

According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Boone may need to lead the Yankees further in the 2024 MLB playoffs than ever before to secure his position. While Boone is highly regarded by Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner and GM Brian Cashman, an early playoff exit could put his job at risk.

Heyman notes that Boone’s seat is “pretty warm,” and that advancing past the first round of the playoffs is likely crucial for him to stay on as manager.

**How the Yankees’ Season Could Impact Boone’s Future**

Boone has already achieved some of the milestones Heyman mentioned, but the Yankees have struggled in recent years to get past teams like the Houston Astros in the AL. With the addition of Gerrit Cole in 2019 and now Juan Soto, along with emerging talent like Luis Gil, the Yankees are more formidable than ever. They are currently among the favorites to win the American League, but they face tough competition from teams like the Baltimore Orioles and potential World Series contenders like the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies.

A disappointing playoff performance, especially after missing the playoffs in 2023 with an 82-80 record, could spell trouble for Boone. The 2024 season is crucial, as it could be Boone’s last chance to prove himself with what is arguably his most talented roster yet. Boone’s future in New York may hinge on how far he can take the team in the upcoming postseason. Although he has a club option for 2025, his continuation as Yankees manager is uncertain and heavily dependent on the success of the 2024 playoffs.