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New York Yankees Urged to be Cautious with Potential Aaron Boone Replacement

The biggest question the New York Yankees are facing this offseason is what will happen with their manager, Aaron Boone. In the immediate aftermath of the Yankees being eliminated from the MLB playoffs, there haven’t been any official reports about…

Published: Sunday, 11 October 2026 at 6:33 PM
New York Yankees Urged to be Cautious with Potential Aaron Boone Replacement
Key Things to Know
  • Pat Ragazzo argues the New York Yankees should be cautious about replacing manager Aaron Boone with Don Mattingly.
  • Ragazzo believes Mattingly is less equipped than Boone for New York and risks damaging his Yankees legacy.
  • Aaron Boone is reportedly likely to stay with the Yankees for at least another year under his current contract.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FanSided's Pat Ragazzo has urged the New York Yankees to exercise caution regarding Don Mattingly as a potential managerial replacement for Aaron Boone. Following the team's postseason exit, questions have surfaced about Boone's future, but Ragazzo argues that hiring Mattingly may not solve the team's issues and could risk tarnishing the former player's legacy if he struggles in New York.

Ragazzo notes that Aaron Boone is likely to remain manager for at least one more season due to having a year left on his contract. Meanwhile, Mattingly is also considered a candidate for the Philadelphia Phillies' managerial vacancy. If Boone stays, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman faces significant roster decisions regarding several players ahead of the 2027 season.

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