Cruz signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Tuesday.
Cruz elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
Cruz was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.
Cruz was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Cruz was recalled by Atlanta on Tuesday.
Atlanta optioned Cruz to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Atlanta selected Cruz's contract from Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Cruz was released by the Cardinals on Thursday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.