Oct 11, 2006 6:05 PM EST

The Rangers have narrowed their search to four candidates for their managerial opening, according to industry sources. Rangers bench coach Don Wakamatsu, Athletics third base coach Ron Washington, Mets third base coach Manny Acta and Trey Hillman, who is managing the Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan, are expected to be the four finalists for the job.

General manager Jon Daniels has only confirmed Wakamatsu and Hillman, but said the Rangers are close to finalizing the list.

Via MLB.com