The Phillies placed Berroa on the paternity leave list Friday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports. Berroa will likely be away for the full weekend series in Milwaukee as he welcomes a new baby. He should rejoin the Phillies for the start of a homestand early next week.
The Phillies recalled Berroa from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday. Berroa was acquired via trade in early April and now gets an opportunity in the majors after hitting .250/.361/.400 with four home runs and nine stolen bases in 38 games with Lehigh Valley. The switch-hitting Berroa will likely operate mostly as a reserve outfielder, though he could see some starts versus lefties.
The Phillies acquired Berroa (shoulder) from the Brewers on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Berroa had been designated for assignment and will now join the Phillies' 40-man roster. The 26-year-old got a late start to this season while battling a right shoulder strain, but he's healthy now and will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he'll give the Phillies some outfield depth.