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After a strong showing at spring training, Mahtook made the Tigers opening day roster in 2019. After starting the season 0-for-23 with 11 strikeouts, he was designated for assignment on April 11. He was outrighted to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens after clearing waivers two days later. He became a minor league free agent on November 7, 2019.

On December 18, 2019, Mahtook signed a minor league contract with the Philadelphia Phillies with an invitation to spring training.

Mahtook opened the 2018 season as the Tigers' starting left fielder. After batting 4-for-31 (.129) in 11 games, the Tigers optioned him to the Toledo Mud Hens of the International League. He was recalled on May 8, following an injury to center fielder Leonys Martín. He was recalled on July 2, again to replace an injured Martín, and again on August 13 to replace an injured JaCoby Jones. Mahtook finished the 2018 season hitting .202 with 9 home runs in 223 at-bats.

On January 18, 2017, the Rays traded Mahtook to the Detroit Tigers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. On April 28, 2017, the Tigers sent minor league pitcher Drew Smith to the Rays to complete the trade for Mahtook. Mahtook appeared in 109 games for the 2017 Tigers, hitting .276 with 12 home runs.

Due to injuries, Mahtook played just 96 games in 2016, including 65 with the Rays. He took a step backward at the major league level, hitting .195 with 3 home runs in 185 at-bats.

Mahtook began the 2015 season with the Durham Bulls of the Class AAA International League. On April 10, the Rays promoted Mahtook to the major leagues to replace the injured John Jaso on the roster. He made his major league debut the same day, in a pinch hit at bat. He was recalled to Tampa Bay again from the Durham Bulls on June 2. At the major league level, Mahtook hit .295 for the 2015 season, with 9 home runs in only 105 at-bats.

The Tampa Bay Rays selected Mahtook in the first round, with the 31st overall selection, of the 2011 MLB draft with a compensation pick from the New York Yankees gained when the Yankees signed Rafael Soriano. Before the 2012 season, MLB.com rated Mahtook as the 96th best prospect in baseball. He began the 2012 season with the Charlotte Stone Crabs of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League and was promoted to the Montgomery Biscuits of the Class AA Southern League. He spent the 2013 season with the Montgomery Biscuits.

He was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 39th round of the 2008 MLB draft, but did not sign to attend LSU. In 2009, Mahtook was a part of the 2009 College World Series championship team. As a junior at LSU, Mahtook led the SEC in batting in league play with a .425 average. He also led the league in on-base percentage (OBP) in league play with .538. He hit 14 home runs, drove in 56 runs and stole 29 bases. He was named a first team All-American by Baseball America. In 2010, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Harwich Mariners of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

Michael Anthony Mahtook (/ˈ m ɑː t ʊ k / ; born November 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Philadelphia Phillies organization. He previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Tampa Bay Rays and Detroit Tigers. Prior to beginning his professional career, Mahtook played college baseball at Louisiana State University.