In the first trade of the MLB offseason on November 3, 2016, the Angels acquired Cameron Maybin for Minor League pitcher Victor Alcantara.

[2] On December 10, the Angels traded Minor League pitchers Austin Adams and Kyle McGowin to the Washington Nationals for infielder Danny Espinosa.

[3] The Milwaukee Brewers sent catcher Martin Maldonado to the Angels for Jett Bandy on December 13.

[6] On February 4, first baseman Dustin Ackley was signed to a minor league contract with an offer to attend spring training.

[8] The Angels ended spring training with a 21–14 win–loss record, excluding a tie game that did not count toward the standings.