The Mets are in the middle of their historic slump since 2002. The team has dropped 12 straight games, and the pressure is on manager Carlos Mendoza to deliver. On the other hand, the Yankees are in a stable position, leading the AL East with a 15-9 record. But not getting a ring since 2009 is something that always kept Aaron Boone‘s seat hot.

Boone understands what it means to be a manager in a New York-based team. And he offered something Mendoza needed at present. Support.

“I know what a talented guy he is, what a great guy he is, and that he’s equipped to handle all of it,” Boone shared that he talked to Carlos Mendoza a few days ago to “check in and be supportive.”

The bond between Boone and Mendoza is a deep one.

Before taking over the Mets, Mendoza was the bench coach of the Yankees, working alongside Boone.

“Mendy and I are really close, so we’re usually in contact,” Boone added.

This time, there are a few things Mendoza could ask Boone for help with. Especially after FanGraphs’ speculation of the Mets making it to the postseason dipped from 79.5% to 41.3% as of Monday, when their losing streak stood at 11.

One of them is the Mets’ new-look bullpen. This offseason, the Mets picked Luke Weaver and Devin Williams, who struggled with the Yankees last year. Boone looked helpless when these two were blowing up close games last year. Same with Mendoza now.

William finished the 2025 regular season with a 4.79 ERA over 67 appearances. Weaver finished with a 3.62 ERA. Last April, Williams blew a game after he entered the ninth inning with a 2-1 lead but failed to record a single out. He gave up a game-winning two-run double against the Blue Jays.

Boone was so frustrated that he demoted Williams from the closer role just days later.

Now Mendoza is in the same position.

After Williams walked three batters on Tuesday, Mendoza said, “Once you start walking people, you’re in dangerous territory there.”

We wonder if Boone helped Mendoza with tips to manage the Mets’ disastrous bullpen.

Aaron Boone is no stranger to getting booed by the fans and hearing the “fire” chants. If he fails to put on a strong postseason show in 2026, that would once again shake his managerial chair. But the Subway Series rivalry is off for now.

Aaron Boone could be the next Carlos Mendoza

The Yankees’ top spot in the AL East stalled the chaos around Boone for now, but a few losses would again restart it. A major mark against Boone is his failure to win a World Series since his managerial responsibilities started in 2018. And his strategic blunders have only made things worse.

Keeping Anthony Volpe for the entire 2025 season despite his struggles was a blunder. He batted .212 with 19 home runs last year, along with a league-leading 19 errors. Still, he was pushed by Boone, and as the season ended, his injury came to light.

Now, just before the Red Sox series, the Yankees’ decision with Ben Rice again caught Boone under criticism.

Rice had a hard time against left-handed pitchers last year. In 2025, he batted just .208 with only one home run against them. Because the Yankees have so many left-handed hitters, Boone almost always benches a few of them whenever the other team starts a lefty. But Rice is hitting the ball incredibly well right now.

Taking him out of the lineup just to follow a computer spreadsheet is making fans wonder if the skipper is overthinking things and ignoring what is actually happening on the field.

Fans are also left unimpressed with the Yankees optioning Jasson Domínguez despite his .300+ spring season. They are still playing Ryan McMahon, who’s batting .128.

Aaron Boone has a few pain points that could shake his chair. Another missed opportunity this year could again make him the next Carlos Mendoza.