Mahtook signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox on Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Mahtook (illness) cleared the league's COVID-19 protocols and reported to camp Sunday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Mahtook tested positive for COVID-19, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
Mahtook will be part of the Phillies' 60-man roster.
Mahtook's fellow outfielders Kyle Garlick and Nick Williams were optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Thursday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Mahtook signed a minor-league contract with the Phillies on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Mahtook was removed from Tuesday's game at Triple-A Toledo with an unspecified injury, Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Mahtook cleared waivers Saturday and was outrighted to Triple-A Toledo.
The Tigers designated Mahtook for assignment Thursday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Mahtook is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Indians, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.