Mathis was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Mathis was designated for assignment by Atlanta on Wednesday.
Mathis had his contract selected by Atlanta on Sunday.
Mathis agreed Tuesday with Atlanta on a minor-league contract, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Mathis was released by the Phillies on Wednesday, Jim Salisbury of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Mathis could make the Phillies' roster if J.T. Realmuto (thumb) is forced to miss extended regular season action, Matt Breen of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Mathis signed a minor-league deal with the Phillies on Tuesday which will pay him $1.8 million if he earns a big-league job, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.
Mathis went 1-for-4 with a home run, three RBI and a run scored Saturday in the Rangers' 6-1 win over the Astros.
Mathis remains out of the lineup Wednesday against the Diamondbacks.
Mathis isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.