Offseason

• October 22, 1969: Rubén Amaro
  Rubén Amaro, Sr.
  Rubén Amaro, Sr. was a shortstop and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from through .son of a cuban Santos Amaro and a mexicanJosefina Mora....
  
   was released by the Angels.
• October 24, 1969: Mel Queen was purchased by the Angels from the Cincinnati Reds
  Cincinnati Reds
  The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
  
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• November 25, 1969: Pedro Borbón
  Pedro Borbón
  Spudro spärde Von Dolan is a former pitcher. He played Major League Baseball for 12 seasons for four teams, including 10 seasons for the Cincinnati Reds , playing on two World Series winning teams...
  
  , Vern Geishert
  Vern Geishert
  Vernon William Geishert is a retired American professional baseball player. A , right-handed pitcher, he appeared in 11 Major League Baseball games for the California Angels in ....
  
   and Jim McGlothlin
  Jim McGlothlin
  James Milton McGlothlin , nicknamed "Red", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He graduated from Reseda High School in 1961...
  
   were traded by the Angels to the Cincinnati Reds
  Cincinnati Reds
  The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
  
   for Alex Johnson
  Alex Johnson
  Alexander Johnson Alexander Johnson Alexander Johnson (born December 7, 1942, in Helena, Arkansas is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder and designated hitter over parts of 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, California Angels,...
  
   and Chico Ruiz
  Chico Ruiz
  Hiraldo Ruiz Sablon , was a professional baseball player who played as an infielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds and California Angels .He is the only Major League player ever to pinch-hit for Johnny Bench...
  
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• January 14, 1970: Bill Harrelson
  Bill Harrelson
  William Charles Harrelson is a former professional baseball player who played one season for the California Angels of Major League Baseball. During his playing days, he stood at 6' 5" and weighed 215 lbs.-Career:...
  
   and Dan Loomer (minors) were traded by the Angels to the Cincinnati Reds
  Cincinnati Reds
  The Cincinnati Reds are a Major League Baseball team based in Cincinnati, Ohio. They are members of the National League Central Division. The club was established in 1882 as a charter member of the American Association and joined the National League in 1890....
  
   for Jack Fisher
  Jack Fisher
  John Howard Fisher was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent on June 24, 1957. He played for the Orioles , San Francisco Giants , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , and Cincinnati Reds...
  
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Notable transactions

• April 7, 1970: Jack Fisher was released by the Angels.
• April 27, 1970: Aurelio Rodríguez
  Aurelio Rodríguez
  Aurelio Rodríguez Ituarte, Jr. , was a third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the California Angels , Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers , San Diego Padres , New York Yankees , Chicago White Sox and Baltimore Orioles...
  
   and Rick Reichardt
  Rick Reichardt
  Frederic Carl Reichardt was a Major League outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels/California Angels , Washington Senators , Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals...
  
   were traded by the Angels to the Washington Senators
  Texas Rangers (baseball)
  The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
  
   for Ken McMullen.
• June 4, 1970: Mike Krukow
  Mike Krukow
  Michael Edward "Mike" Krukow is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently a television color commentator for the San Francisco Giants.-Early life:...
  
   was drafted by the Angels in the 32nd round of the 1970 Major League Baseball Draft
  1970 Major League Baseball Draft
  -First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1970 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Background :The regular and secondary phases of the January draft proved more fruitful to major league clubs than the June draft...
  
  , but did not sign.
• August 31, 1970: Tony González was purchased by the Angels from the Atlanta Braves
  Atlanta Braves
  The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
  
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Roster

Starters by position

Other batters

Starting pitchers

Other pitchers

Relief pitchers

Farm system