Jason Giambi is putting himself up for the Rockies’ vacant manager position. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Colorado Rockies first baseman Jason Giambi will interview for an open manager position with the team for next season, according to a report Tuesday morning from Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post:

He will be the last in-house candidate before the Rockies talk to other candidates. There is no timetable for a hiring.

Giambi has never coached but did spend part of this past season for the Rockies working with players on their hitting and talking strategy with team executives. He had hernia surgery earlier in October and doesn’t want to shut the door just yet on his playing career. He submits his candidacy to the Rockies at a time when the league is seeing an uptick in the number of first-time managers now available: Tim Wallach, Sandy Alomar, Brad Ausmus and Dave Martinez.

The team spent two days earlier in October having internal discussions with bench coach Tom Runnells, who is reportedly a candidate for the same manager position being eyed by Giambi.

Jason Giambi is headed to the 15-day disabled list with a viral infection. (Norm Hall/Getty Images)

The Colorado Rockies have placed veteran first baseman Jason Giambi on the disabled list because of a viral infection, according to Troy E. Renck of The Denver Post:

“It’s good news that they found something,” Giambi said. “I thought it was just Father Time catching up with me.”

The move also comes as the Rockies make room for pitcher Edwar Cabrera, who will start on the mound Tuesday night in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. He will fill in for Drew Pomeranz, who is expected back over the weekend against the Cincinnati Reds.

Giambi, 41, was hitting .241 on the season.  His placement on the 15-day disabled list makes it highly unlikely for him to be traded. The MLB deadline for all trades is July 31.