New York Yankees Make a Decision on GM Brian Cashman's Future

The New York Yankees have made a decision on general manager Brian Cashman's future.

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He's safe.

Despite being in danger of missing the postseason for the first time since 2016, New York Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner isn't thinking about making a change in the front office.

No matter how the season plays out, general manager Brian Cashman's job is safe, reports Bob Klapisch of NJ Advance Media.

"The idea (of firing Cashman) isn't even on the table," a source told Klapisch. "It's not up for discussion."

Cashman has been the Yankees' GM since 1998 and has worked in the organization since 1986. Cashman essentially built four World Series winning teams in 1998, 1999, 2000 and 2009. But this year, the Yankees sit at 59-55 and 4.5 games back of the final Wild Card spot in the American League. They're 11.5 games out in the AL East and in fourth place.

While Cashman is certain to be back for another season, manager Aaron Boone's job is described as less safe since his contract is up after the 2024 campaign. However, this doesn't mean Steinbrenner will make a change at manager, it just means that Boone's job is less safe out of the two.

The Yankees have endured a recent rough stretch. They placed first baseman Anthony Rizzo on the injured list with a likely concussion after a collision in late-May. Despite reporting fogginess in the midst of an awful slump, Boone continued to play Rizzo for several months.

The Yankees have a 13% chance of making the playoffs this season, according to SportsLine's model.