Jay announced his retirement from baseball via his personal Twitter feed Wednesday.
Jay cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Jay was designated for assignment by the Angels on Friday.
Jay had his contract selected by the Angels on Thursday.
Jay had his contract selected by the Angels on Tuesday and is starting in left field at Kansas City.
Jay signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Saturday.
Jay was released by the Angels on Friday.
Jay signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Thursday as a non-roster invitee.
Jay remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Rangers.
Jay started in right field and went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Rockies.