LOS ANGELES -- Former Dodgers outfielder Dave Roberts has interviewed to become the team's next manager.
Roberts joins a list of candidates expected to include in-house candidates Gabe Kapler, Ron Roenicke and Tim Wallach as well as former Angels outfielder Darin Erstad, Cubs bench coach Dave Martinez, former Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek and Mets bench coach Bob Geren.
Roberts, 43, spent the past five seasons as a coach for the San Diego Padres, stepping into the bench coach role the past two seasons under manager Bud Black and interim manager Pat Murphy, handling the managerial job for one game between the two.