The Dodgers will use a closer-by-committee while Kenley Jansen is out, though MLB.com's Ken Gurnick suggests that Hatcher could get the first shot at a save.

Obviously this isn't coming from the team itself, but rather from observing the work by each Dodger reliever in camp and manager Don Mattingly's usage patterns so far.

Hatcher has made the Dodgers' 25-man roster, manager Don Mattingly told ESPN.

Hatcher could be in the mix for saves early in the season with Kenley Jansen (foot) sidelined, but the Dodgers haven't given an indication how they'll use a bullpen-by-committee approach. Hatcher didn't have a great spring with a 6.23 ERA, but did have a 9:2 K:BB ratio in 8.2 innings.

Hatcher allowed three runs in one inning in his last outing after having accumulated three scoreless innings in his prior appearances.

Hatcher could be a candidate for saves with Kenley Jansen (foot) sidelined, but there really is no clarity right now.

Hatcher is a candidate for save opportunities early in the season while Kenley Jansen (foot) is sidelined, Bill Shaikin of the LA Times reports.

Joel Peralta and J.P. Howell are probably the very early favorites, but a strong camp from the former Marlin could put Hatcher in the mix. Monitor this sitation closely leading up to April.

Hatcher was traded to the Dodgers on Wednesday as part of a deal that also sends Andrew Heaney and other pieces to Los Angeles in exchange for Dee Gordon and Dan Haren, Clark Spencer of the Miami Herald reports.

Hatcher saw regular big league action last season for the first time in his career, and he performed well, posting a 3.38 ERA and 60:12 K:BB ratio in 56 innings out of the Marlins' bullpen. Despite the strong numbers, he worked primarily in middle relief last season, and figures to do the same in 2015.

Hatcher fired a scoreless seventh inning in Sunday's win over the Braves.

The right-hander has posted a strong 3.23 ERA and 1.20 WHIP with 51 strikeouts and just 10 walks over 47.1 inning for the Marlins, helping provide plenty of depth to Miami's bullpen. Hatcher remains limited to middle relief. however, as the Marlins have a number of options ahead of him in the late innings.

Marlins purchased the contract of RHP Chris Hatcher from Triple-A New Orleans.

Hatcher owns a 7.22 ERA and 1.72 WHIP in 33 2/3 career major league innings. He'll pitch in mid-relief.

Chris Hatcher cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A New Orleans.

Hatcher was designated for assignment on Tuesday by the Marlins to make room on the 40-man roster for Carlos Marmol. He'll continue to function as organizational depth in the bullpen.

Marlins designated RHP Chris Hatcher for assignment.

Hatcher got booted off the Marlins' 40-man roster to clear a spot for Carlos Marmol. Hatcher, 29, owns a 7.22 ERA in 29 career appearances at the major league level.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Hatcher from Triple-A New Orleans.

The 28-year-old saw action in one game with the Marlins in early July, getting rocked for six runs (five earned) on four hits and four walks in his one inning of work. He'll function as an additional bullpen arm in the middle innings.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Hatcher to Triple-A New Orleans.

Hatcher was rocked for six runs -- five earned -- over an inning of work in Monday's extra-innings loss to the Braves. The Marlins will call up a fresh arm prior to Tuesday's game.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Hatcher from Triple-A New Orleans.

He's taking the roster spot of the departed Ricky Nolasco. Hatcher has posted a 2.76 ERA with 45 strikeouts over 45 2/3 innings this season at New Orleans. He'll be used in the middle innings.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Hatcher to Triple-A New Orleans.

Hatcher, 28, posted a 4.30 ERA and 10/6 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings with the Marlins last season. He will function as bullpen depth in the minors.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Hatcher from Triple-A New Orleans.

Hatcher has given up four earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of relief this year in the majors, but he boasts a 0.77 ERA in 37 games at Triple-A. He'll work in middle relief.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Hatcher to Triple-A New Orleans.

Hatcher has allowed four earned runs in 2 2/3 innings of relief this year in the major leagues. The 27-year-old righty will continue to act as organizational depth.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Hatcher to Triple-A New Orleans.

He didn't appear in a game with Miami in the five days that he was up. Hatcher struggled to the tune of a 6.97 ERA over 11 appearances in 2011. He'll be back up later this summer.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Hatcher from Triple-A New Orleans.

As anticipated, Hatcher was recalled to provide the Marlins with additional bullpen depth after their extra inning game with the Padres on Friday. Hatcher struggled in the Marlins bullpen last season, posting a 6.97 ERA over 11 appearances, and isn't likely to remain with the big club for long.

Chris Hatcher is expected to be promoted from Triple-A New Orleans on Saturday.

The Marlins are looking to add depth to their bullpen after Friday's 12-inning game with the Padres. Hatcher, 27, had a 6.97 ERA over 11 relief appearances in the majors late last season. He figures to be used in middle relief.

Marlins optioned RHP Chris Hatcher to Triple-A New Orleans; optioned RHP Arquimedes Caminero to High-A Jupiter.

Hatcher, a converted catcher, was blasted for five runs over 2 2/3 innings this spring and had a 6.97 ERA over 11 relief appearances with the Marlins late last season. He'll continue his transition to the mound in the minor leagues.

Marlins recalled RHP Chris Hatcher from Double-A Jacksonville.

Hatcher spent a little over a week with the Marlins earlier this season, recording one scoreless appearance. The right-hander will function as middle relief depth.