Offseason
- October 10, 1961: 1961 MLB expansion draft
- Don Zimmer was drafted from the Cubs by the New York Mets.
- Ed Bouchee was drafted from the Cubs by the New York Mets.
- Prior to 1962 season: J. C. Hartman was returned by the Cubs to the Houston Buffaloes after the expiration of their minor league working agreement.
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