Trail's Jason Bay and the New York Mets ended their unproductive relationship after three seasons when they agreed Wednesday to terminate the outfielder's contract with one guaranteed season remaining.
The deal makes the 34-year-old a free agent and allows the team to spread out the remaining $21 million it owes him.
"I still feel I have plenty to give to this game and that I can play baseball at a high level. But after serious consideration, both sides agree that we would benefit from a fresh start," Bay said.
After signing a $66-million, four-year deal before the 2010 season, the three-time all-star hit .234 in three injury-plagued seasons.
