NEW YORK -- Now that Aaron Boone knows he's returning to the New York Yankees as manager for the 2025 season, his focus will be on convincing Juan Soto to join him.
Boone on Monday confirmed he will join the Yankees delegation -- led by owner Hal Steinbrenner -- traveling to California next week for a meeting with Soto, the top free agent in this winter's class. Soto is also scheduled to meet with a New York Mets contingent that includes owner Steve Cohen.
"Obviously, what Juan did for us between the lines this year was pretty special," said Boone, whose club option for the 2025 season was exercised last week.