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Zach Neto hits 2-run double as Angels finally win a home series this season, beating the Padres 4-2

Zach Neto had a tiebreaking two-run double in the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Angels won their first home series of the season with a 4-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

JUNE 5, 2024 • Associated Press

Set for tests on elbow Neto will undergo further testing on his right elbow in Los Angeles after exiting in the bottom of the fifth inning of Wednesday's 2-1 win over the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Ora...

Impact Neto went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before he was lifted in the bottom of the fifth inning shortly after he made a high throw from shortstop. The Angels labeled his injury as right elbow soreness, but more clarity on the severity of the injury should be known once his tests are completed. For what it's worth, Neto said the Angels' training staff told him that his injury doesn't appear to be serious.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Battling elbow injury Neto was removed from Wednesday's game against the Astros in the bottom of the fifth inning due to right elbow soreness. He went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before exiting the game.

Impact Neto uncorked a high throw to first base in the fifth inning which Nolan Schanuel had to leap up to grab. As it turns out, Neto must have tweaked his elbow on the throw. The Angels should have more information on the young shortstop after the game, but he could be at risk of landing on the 10-day injured list.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with apparent injury Neto was removed from Wednesday's game against the Astros in the bottom of the fifth inning with an apparent injury, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto made a high throw to first base and was removed from the game shortly therafter. It's not clear what injury Neto might be dealing with, but the Angels should have an update on the shortstop's status soon. Neto went 0-for-2 with a strikeout before being lifted.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Neto, Taylor Ward homer as Angels defeat Rangers Zach Neto and Taylor Ward homered while Tyler Anderson tossed seven strong innings Friday night as the visiting Los Angeles Angels bounced t...

MAY 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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APRIL 29, 2024 • MLB.COM

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APRIL 22, 2024 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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APRIL 14, 2024 • MLB.COM

Swipes bag in victory Neto went 2-for-4 with a stolen base against the Red Sox in Saturday's 2-1 win.

Impact Neto was productive from the bottom of the order in a game during which the Angels managed just six hits. The 23-year-old collected his second multi-hit game of the campaign, both of which have come over his past three contests. It's been a slow start for Neto, as he's slashing .241/.267/.310 with no homers and four RBI through 30 plate appearances. Saturday's theft was his first successful stolen base in three attempts.

APRIL 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to action Neto (illness) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff in Friday's Cactus League game against the Mariners, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The 23-year-old is expected to hit ninth for the Angels this season, but he'll hit from atop the lineup Friday after sitting out the past two days with an illness. Neto struggled offensively as a rookie last season with a .225/.308/.377 slash line in 84 contests.

MARCH 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Guru of the infield' Washington a fitting teacher for Neto TEMPE, Ariz. -- Before the clubhouse even opens to the media at 8:30 a.m. MST, Angels manager Ron Washington begins his work with the infiel...

FEBRUARY 16, 2024 • MLB.COM

Not starting Saturday Neto isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Minnesota, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto is slashing just .122/.217/.220 across his last 10 games, so he'll get a day off to regroup after striking out three times Friday. David Fletcher will take over at shortstop and bat ninth.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in homecoming Neto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-2 loss against the Rays.

Impact Neto, a Miami native, launched a game-tying solo shot in the eighth inning of his return to the Sunshine State. However, the excitement was short-lived, as Tampa Bay answered with a four-run eighth inning to put the game out of reach. After missing more than five weeks with a back injury, the 22-year-old shortstop has gone just 2-for-27 (.074) with eight strikeouts and four walks in seven contests. Neto owns a season-long slash line of .223/.301/.386 with nine home runs, 31 RBI, 33 runs and five steals across 74 games in his rookie campaign.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

'Childhood dream' comes true as Neto homers in front of mom ST. PETERSBURG -- With two outs in the eighth inning Tuesday night, Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto crushed a Statcast-projected 416-foot...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • MLB.COM

Late addition to lineup Neto is starting at shortstop and batting ninth Sunday against the Tigers, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact The 22-year-old was scheduled to sit Sunday but will end up starting after Kyren Paris (undisclosed) was scratched from the lineup. Neto is 1-for-20 with three walks, a run and eight strikeouts in five games since he returned from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday Neto is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Neto is 1-for-20 with three walks, a run and eight strikeouts since being activated from the injured list last weekend, so he'll take a seat for Sunday's series finale. David Fletcher will work at shortstop and bat second.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, not starting Sunday Neto (back) was activated from the 10-day injured list but is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians.

Impact The 22-year-old has been sidelined since Aug. 3 due to a back injury, but he'll rejoin the active roster after a four-game rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake. Neto should work as the Halos' primary shortstop down the stretch, though it's Kyren Paris starting Sunday's series finale versus Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing return next week Angels manager Phil Nevin said Wednesday that Neto (back) will remain on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Salt Lake through Saturday before being re-evaluated, Jeff Fletcher of The...

Impact Neto could be activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale versus the Guardians if the Angels' training staff is satisfied with his health upon re-evaluating him, but it's more likely that the shortstop returns to the Anaheim lineup early next week. The 22-year-old has gone 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a walk through the first two games of his rehab assignment and will have off Thursday before returning to the Salt Lake lineup Friday and Saturday. Once activated, Neto should take back the reins as the Halos' everyday shortstop while rookie Kyren Paris fades into more a utility role or gets optioned back to Triple-A.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rehab assignment Tuesday Neto (back) will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Salt Lake, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto will need a brief rehab assignment, as he has been out since Aug. 3 with the back injury, but it's possible he will be back later this week. Once activated, he should assume the everyday shortstop duties, at which point Kyren Paris may head back to the minor leagues.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Approaching rehab assignment Angels manager Phil Nevin said Friday that Neto (back) hasn't experienced any setbacks since going on the injured list and is expected to begin a rehab stint during the week of Sep...

Impact Neto has been on the shelf since Aug. 4 after dealing with back trouble for several weeks. He's progressed to participating in all on-field activities except hitting during warmups, though he's been taking swings in an indoor batting cage. Nevin indicated that Neto is pain-free, and as long as his upcoming rehab assignment goes off without a hitch, the rookie shortstop should be able to return to the major-league club in time to log several more weeks of action before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing on-field work Neto (back) resumed baseball activities in New York on Aug. 25, per MLB.com.

Impact Neto is reportedly pain-free after going on the injured list in early August due to lower-back discomfort. The rookie shortstop was originally slated to start up baseball activities during the Angels' last homestand but had that plan pushed back a few days for unspecified reasons. Neto will likely need a minor-league rehab stint before being activated, so he's probably still a couple weeks away from a return.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to resume activity soon Neto (back) is reportedly pain-free and is expected to return to baseball activities as soon as Friday, per MLB.com.

Impact Neto landed on the injured list with a back injury Aug. 4 and hasn't taken part in baseball activities since. He was diagnosed with inflammation but has subsequently make progress toward a recovery. Neto is expected back before the end of the campaign, though he may still be several weeks away from a return.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out several weeks Angels manager Phil Nevin said Tuesday that Neto (back) will be out for several weeks, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Neto was placed on the 10-day injured list last Friday due to lower-back discomfort and further testing has revealed a bad case of inflammation. Luis Rengifo will continue to serve as the Angels' primary shortstop in his absence, which is now expected to extend through at least mid-September.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Drury rejoins Angels; Zach Neto to IL The Los Angeles Angels, who took a disappointing loss against the visiting Seattle Mariners on Thursday night, reinstated infielder Brandon...

AUGUST 4, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on IL with back issue Neto was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with lower-back discomfort, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto has been bothered by back trouble for the last two weeks and is finally going to be shut down for an extended period. There is currently no timetable for his return. Luis Rengifo is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff for the Angels on Friday night against the Mariners.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE