Alderson, the Mets’ new general manager, has been conducting first-round interviews for the team’s managerial position and plans on having the position filled by Thanksgiving, according to NJ.com.
Cardinals third base coach Jose Oquendo was the latest to interview for the job, but there are several other viable candidates, including Terry Collins, Bob Melvin and Chip Hale.
Alderson and his staff plan to conduct the second round of interviews in the upcoming week at the GM meetings in Orlando, Fla.