Offseason
- November 29, 1971: Rick Monday was traded by the Athletics to the Chicago Cubs for Ken Holtzman.
- November 29, 1971: 1971 rule 5 draft
- Brant Alyea was drafted by the Athletics from the Minnesota Twins.
- Steve Hovley was drafted from the Athletics by the Kansas City Royals.
- January 12, 1972: 1972 Major League Baseball Draft (January Draft) notable picks:
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- Round 9: Rich Dauer (did not sign)
- Round 10: Bob Lacey
- March 4, 1972: Jim Panther and Don Stanhouse were traded by the Athletics to the Texas Rangers for Denny McLain.
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