The Marlins have considerable interest in hiring former New York Yankees star Don Mattingly as their next manager, and Mattingly has interest in the Marlins after parting ways with the Dodgers this week, multiple sources said Friday.

Mattingly, 54, has emerged as the front-runner and the Marlins are expected to initiate discussions in the next few days. It’s premature to say Mattingly-to-the-Marlins definitely will happen, because the sides haven’t had a meeting yet and it’s unclear if Mattingly will have other options.