According to Matt Gelb of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the Phillies have signed outfielder Timo Perez to a Minor League contract and have assigned him to Double-A Reading.

Perez, 35, last played in the big leagues with the Detroit Tigers when he hit .389/.427/.533 in 29 games (90 at-bats). In his 8 years in the Major Leagues, Perez has played with the Mets, White Sox, Cardinals and Tigers.