Hatcher was placed on the paternity list Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The Dodgers recalled left-hander Adam Liberatore from Triple-A on Thursday to keep the bullpen intact. League rules dictate that Hatcher will need to miss a minimum of one day and a maximum of three days, so he should return to the bullpen at some point during the Dodgers' weekend series against the Giants.

Hatcher said the twisted knee he suffered on Saturday wasn't serious, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hatcher said he felt his knee pop after twisting it on the muddy mound, and was seen wearing an ice pack. He's resumed pitching, and won't be held out due to the injury.

Hatcher suffered an apparent knee injury on Saturday, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hatcher was seen with an ice wrap around his left knee. He said that when he rolled his ankle during the game, he felt his knee pop. It is unclear how severe Plunkett's injury is, but it's likely an update regarding his status will follow soon.

Hatcher tossed a scoreless eighth inning Thursday against the Angels to lower his spring ERA to 2.61.

EDGE Analysis

Jansen pitched the ninth in a non-save situation and it appears Hatcher will be his top setup man this season, an arrangement to keep in mind should Jansen suffer an injury.

The Dodgers agreed to a one-year, $1.065 million contract with Hatcher on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sidelined for two months midseason due to a strained oblique, Hatcher salvaged the campaign with a spectacular stretch run, finishing with a 3.69 ERA, 1.231 WHIP, and 45:13 K:BB in 39 innings. Considering he also gathered four saves and 11 holds along the way, he should be considered for late-inning work this season by new manager Dave Roberts.

Hatcher has allowed just two runs in his last 14.2 innings and it appears he's the preferred primary setup man for closer Kenley Jansen.

EDGE Analysis

Hatcher has been a completely different pitcher since returning from a two-month oblique injury. He could see a save or two down the stretch once the Dodgers clinch the playoffs and start resting guys like Jansen.

Hatcher pitched a scoreless ninth inning to earn his third save of the season in Monday's win over the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Hatcher likely only received the call for the save chance because Kenley Jansen was unavailable after pitching the last two days. After opening the season as the Dodgers' closer, Hatcher's early struggles resulted in him losing out on that role in quick fashion before Jansen (foot) returned from the DL in mid-May to reclaim it. Hatcher, who has turned in scoreless efforts in each of his last four appearances, will serve as one of Jansen's primary setup men down the stretch.

Hatcher (oblique) will head to the Dodgers' spring training facility shortly after the break for bullpen sessions and live batting practice, Eric Stephen of True Blue LA reports. Currently sidelined with an oblique injury, Hatcher will surely then go on a minor league rehab assignment before returning to the Dodgers' bullpen.

Hatcher was placed on the 15-day DL on Wednesday with an oblique strain, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports. An MRI was ordered Wednesday after Hatcher reported feeling a "twinge" in his oblique during Sunday's outing. The results have not yet been disclosed, but Hatcher will require at least a couple weeks to recover. Scott Van Slyke (back) was activated to take Hatcher's place on the active roster.

Hatcher has a 6.91 ERA and 1.60 WHIP, though his 17:5 K:BB in 14.1 innings is relatively strong. Still, Hatcher has failed in several high-leverage spots this year and could find his spot on the 25-man roster in jeopardy soon once Pedro Baez (pectoral) returns, which could happen in the next week or so.