The New York Yankees have a big decision looming in regards to the contract of manager Aaron Boone. Boone signed a three-year extension in 2021 that included a team option for the 2025 season. General manager Brian Cashman hinted Tuesday that the team was leaning towards picking up the option and bringing back their manager for the upcoming campaign,

But Brian Cashman didn’t say the Yankees picking up Aaron Boone’s option for 2025 to continue as manager was a shoo-in, either. That still, to be clear, is the way to bet as all indications remain Boone, who just finished his seventh season and led the franchise to its first World Series berth since 2009, has the backing of club hierarchy.