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Berry (foot) was activated from the 7-day injured list Friday, per MiLB's transactions log. Berry hit the 7-day injured list Sept. 12 due to a foot contusion, but he's been cleared to return following a brief absence. The 22-year-old slashed .248/.301/.442 with five homers, 22 RBI, four stolen bags and 22 runs scored in 28 contests this season with Double-A Pensacola.
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Double-A Pensacola placed Berry on its 7-day injured list Sept. 1 with a foot contusion, FishOnFirst.com reports. Berry was initially confined to a walking boot upon being diagnosed with the injury, and though he's not expected to be facing a long-term absence, it's unclear if he'll be ready to play again before Pensacola's season ends Sunday. The 22-year-old switch hitter contributed a .248/.301/.442 slash line with five home runs and four stolen bases in 28 games following his promotion from High-A Beloit in late July.
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Berry has five multi-hit performances and six extra-base hits in his last 12 games for High-A Beloit, slashing .333/.415/.556 over that stretch with a 15.1 percent strikeout rate. The sixth overall pick in the 2022 MLB Draft, Berry has struggled badly this season and had a .509 OPS and 24.2 percent strikeout rate in 194 plate appearances before his recent hot streak began. The 22-year-old has mostly played third base for Beloit, but his most fitting role will probably be designated hitter; therefore, his bat needs to carry him if he's going to reach the majors. The surge is encouraging, but Berry has a long way to go to live up to his draft status.