NEW YORK (AP) — Yankees manager Aaron Boone said the disappointment of losing to the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series won’t go away and he doesn’t mind entering 2025 in what is likely the final year of his contract.

“The pain of not finishing will stay with you forever,” he said Monday, three days after the team exercised its 2025 option.

Boone led the Yankees to a 603-429 record, three AL East titles and one pennant. Signed a three-year contract in October 2021 This included a team option for 2025. He said the sides have not yet talked about a deal for next postseason.

“We’ll see what happens,” he said.

Boone will fly to California to join owner Hal Steinbrenner to meet with Juan Soto, who helped the Yankees reach the World Series for the first time since 2009 and then became a free agent.

“I want him to move forward with pinstripes,” Boone said.

Boone said he expects at least one coaching change next season, possibly two.

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