IN THE NEWS: In a 6-player swap with the Pirates, the Royals acquire SS Fred Patek. The Pirates pick up P Bob Johnson in the deal, but the righty will go just 17–16 in three years.
IN THE NEWS: The Braves Rico Carty, the leading active ML hitter at .322 lifetime, suffers a fractured knee and ligament damage in a Dominican League game. Carty will miss the entire 1971 season.
IN THE NEWS: Jimmy Wynn of the Astros is injured during a domestic quarrel. He will undergo abdominal surgery for a stab wound but will suffer no long-term effects.
IN THE NEWS: The Giants trade popular second baseman Ron Hunt to the Expos for 1B Dave McDonald. Hunt will be a solid starter for three seasons in Montreal, while McDonald will be sold back to the Expos on March 25, 1971.