Uniform numbers for Yankees coaches, managers could soon be thing of the past due to numbers shortage

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The New York Yankees are of the most storied baseball franchises in history, but their aggressive approach toward retiring uniform numbers has created an interesting problem.

The franchise appears to be having a difficult time issuing uniform numbers to players. So far, the organization has retired 22 uniform numbers, which is eight more than any other MLB team.

Once you take into account the three other numbers the team is currently making unavailable, that only leaves 75 numbers in the rotation for coaches and players.

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New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge (99) reacts after hitting a double against the Minnesota Twins during the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)

However, the Yankees invited 69 players to spring training this year. But even with a smaller roster for Opening Day, the team still faced a uniform number supply issue.

The Yankees' director of clubhouse operations, Lou Cucuzza, told The Athletic that low inventory makes his job much more difficult, but he did offer a possible solution.

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Cucuzza suggested that the team puts an end to uniform numbers for manager Aaron Boone and the rest of the coaching staff. He also noted that many of the coaches decide not to wear the full uniforms in the dugouts during games.

Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees takes the ball from Wandy Peralta #58 during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians in game three of the American League Division Series at