Just prior to Spring training 1970, he, Mike Hershberger, Lew Krausse Jr. and Phil Roof were traded to the Milwaukee Brewers for Don Mincher and Ron Clark.
Right before the start of the baseball season in 1970, a deal was struck involving Mike Hershberger, Lew Krausse Jr., Phil Roof, who were sent to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for Don Mincher and Ron Clark.