NEW YORK - All too early for Yankees Universe, winter has arrived in the Bronx.

The Yankees' 2025 season came to end Wednesday night as they were eliminated by the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 4 of the AL Division Series at Yankee Stadium.

So as October's league championship series and World Series go on without the defending American League champions, here are five questions that confront the Yankees right off the bat this offseason:

What is manager Aaron Boone's status?

Eight months ago, in spring training, Boone signed a two-year contract extension that runs through the 2027 season. Expert MLB daily picks: Unique MLB betting insights only at USA TODAY

Boone might’ve been under more scrutiny if the Yankees didn’t rally to capture a share of the AL’s best record and the top wild car

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