The Rangers have begun the interview process for manager.
According to a source, the club has interviewed three candidates this week, including assistant general manager Jayce Tingler. The Rangers also spoke with Chicago Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde in Arlington and held a formal phone interview with Houston bench coach Joe Espada since the Astros are still alive in the playoffs.
General manager Jon Daniels also confirmed last week the club would formally interview Don Wakamatsu, who finished the season as interim manager.
Sources have confirmed the Rangers have done due diligence on at least five other external candidates, including the two candidates who received interviews this week.