Working to find a replacement for Mike Matheny, the Kansas City Royals have had initial interviews with internal candidates Pedro Grifol, Vance Wilson and Scott Thorman.

The Royals reportedly have also sat down with Tampa Bay Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro.

Matheny was dismissed just after the conclusion of the regular season after guiding the Royals to a 165-219 record in three years at the helm.