Yankees GM Brian Cashman defends Aaron Boone, doubles down on support 

New York Yankees management partook in something they have become all too familiar with on Thursday: explaining why they once again fell short of winning their 28th World Series title. 

As part of the Yankees' end-of-season press conference, senior vice president and general manager Brian Cashman doubled down on his support of manager Aaron Boone despite the team's early exit from the 2025 postseason.

"I think he’s a good manager," Cashman told reporters. "I think he’s one of the better managers. In this environment, if he was out there right now, he’d get a job probably quickly. But I also know, because of our environment, he’s someone that can be second-guessed 10 million times over. I don’t care who you put in that [job], that would be the same whoever else would be there," added Cashman, insinuating that Boone would be hired quickly if made available and would likely be scrutinized less elsewhere. 

Aaron Boone will return as Yankees manager in 2026 

Cashman made it clear he trusts Boone moving forward, guaranteeing his return for the 2026 season. 

"I trust him. I think he’s a good man. I think he works his tail off. I think he’s got good people that help support him. And he’s got good players. With all that, it doesn’t guarantee the outcome we’re all fighting for."

A year removed from leading the Yankees to their first American League pennant since 2009, New York failed to reach the second week of October baseball. The Toronto Blue Jays eliminated Boone's Yankees in four games in the American League Division Series. 

2025 was successful despite adversity for Yankees 

Aaron Judge slashed .500/.581/.692 with a home run and seven RBI during the postseason, but the Yankees' offense struggled overall. New York was outscored 34-19 by Toronto, as their pitching staff was unable to continue the success it had in the wild-card round against the Boston Red Sox.