The Phillies have signedGreg Garcia to a minor league contract, the infielder confirmed toBryce Miller of the San Diego Union-Tribune. Garcia, who will report to the Phillies’ alternate site, will have a chance to opt out of the deal on May 2.

The 31-year-old Garcia had been available since the Tigers released him from a minors pact on March 25. Although he hasn’t been able to secure a guaranteed contract since the Padres non-tendered him in December, Garcia has appeared in the majors in every season since 2014. Also a former Cardinal, Garcia has hit .245/.354/.339 in 1,303 big league plate appearances and provided defensive flexibility in the infield. While Garcia is primarily a second baseman, he has also seen a fair amount of action at shortstop and third during his career.

For now, Garcia will give the Phillies some extra infield depth in their organization as they battle through a couple of health issues. Second basemanJean Segura went on the 10-day IL on Wednesday with a strained right quad, and reserveRonald Torreyes hit the COVID list earlier this week. ShortstopDidi Gregorius hasn’t played since last Sunday because of an elbow problem, but he’s expected to return Friday.