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.