Who was Yankees manager during Aaron Judge's 2026 injury season?

Aaron Boone was the Yankees manager during Aaron Judge’s 2026 injury season.

Boone became New York’s manager before the 2018 season, succeeding Joe Girardi. Although he had no previous major-league managing experience, he had played 12 MLB seasons, including a memorable 2003 American League Championship Series home run for the Yankees. His playing background and familiarity with the organization helped shape his transition into the dugout.

During Judge’s 2026 season, Boone remained responsible for the Yankees’ lineups, bullpen decisions, defensive positioning, and communication with players and coaches. Judge’s status could change the club’s lineup and designated-hitter planning, but it did not change the identity of the team’s manager.

A common mix-up is confusing Boone with Dave Roberts, the Los Angeles Dodgers manager, or Joe Girardi, who managed the Yankees from 2008 through 2017. Buck Showalter also managed in New York, but with the Mets, not the Yankees.