Luis Castillo reported to Philadelphia Phillies’ spring training camp in Clearwater Tuesday, four days after the second baseman was released by the New York Mets.

The 35-year-old Castillo signed a minor league deal with the Phillies on Monday and he could earn regular playing time with Chase Utley out because of a right knee injury.

“I’m trying to find a job here,” Castillo said. “I want to compete, I want to win the job. I want to play. I have 10 days to prove it and get ready.”

Castillo was let go by the Mets despite being owed $6 million in the final year of a four-year deal. If he makes the team, the Phillies would only be responsible for $414,000, the major league minimum.

The three-time All-Star hit .235 last year and sat much of the second half after returning from a heel injury, falling out of favor with the Mets’ staff. He was in a competition with four others for the second base job this spring with New York.

Castillo hit .235 with Mets in 2010, but was limited to just 86 games while battling a right heel injury.