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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

Hitting eighth Monday Neto (back) is starting at shortstop and batting eighth Monday in Atlanta, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact This recent back issue has bothered Neto dating back to July 22 when he was first scratched, and he has appeared in four games since then without going on the injured list. Neto is hitting .216 with two home runs and 13 strikeouts in 11 games this month.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Sunday Neto (back) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Neto will be relegated to the bench for the seventh time in eight games while he continues to manage a stiff back. Luis Rengifo will once again serve as the Angels' leadoff man in the rookie's stead, while Andrew Velazquez fills in for Neto at shortstop.

JULY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Saturday Neto (back) isn't in the Angels' lineup Saturday against Toronto, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Neto was scratched from Friday's lineup due to back stiffness, and the issue will keep him out for at least one more game Saturday. Luis Rengifo will fill in at shortstop, allowing Michael Stefanic to start at second base and bat ninth.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with stiff back Neto was scratched from the lineup Friday versus the Blue Jays due to renewed back stiffness, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Andrew Velazquez will play shortstop and bat ninth for the Angels as Neto continues to struggle through a back issue that first popped up last weekend. He is again being considered day-to-day.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Neto (back) is starting at shortstop and batting leadoff in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader versus the Tigers.

Impact Neto sat out the first contest of the double dip, which was his third straight game missed with a back problem. The rookie shortstop is doing much better, though, and will serve as a table setter as the Angels go for a doubleheader sweep.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected back for second game Neto (back) remains out of the lineup for the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact It will be the third straight game Neto has missed due to a back issue, but Angels manager Phil Nevin expects the rookie to be ready to go for the second game, per MLB.com. Andrew Velazquez is getting the start at shortstop for the first game.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zach Neto's game-tying RBI double headlines a FIVE-run Angels inning against Athletics

JULY 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Scratched from lineup Neto (back) was scratched from the Angels' lineup Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact He had been slated to return to action following a two-game absence with a back issue, but manager Phil Nevin decided to give the rookie one more day. Neto is expected back Wednesday Andrew Velazquez will enter the lineup at shortstop and Luis Rengifo will move up to the leadoff spot.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Tuesday Neto (back) is playing shortstop and batting leadoff in his return to the lineup Tuesday in Detroit, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Neto missed Saturday's and Sunday's games versus the Pirates due to lower-back tightness but is ready to go following Monday's off day. The rookie shortstop has slugged two home runs in seven games since the All-Star break.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely out until Tuesday Neto (back) isn't expected to return to the Angels' lineup until Tuesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Neto was scratched from Saturday's game against the Pirates due to lower-back tightness and will also be held out of Sunday's series finale, but the young shortstop should be ready to rock following Monday's scheduled team off day. Andrew Velasquez got the start at short in Saturday's loss to Pittsburgh and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

JULY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched with tight back Neto was scratched from the lineup Saturday against the Pirates due to lower-back tightness, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact It sounds like a day-to-day type of issue for Neto, who slugged a solo homer in the Angels' defeat of Pittsburgh on Friday. The 22-year-old shortstop is batting .252/.328/.432 with eight home runs and five stolen bases through his first 62 major-league games.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits eighth homer Neto went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 8-5 win over the Pirates.

Impact Neto extended his hitting streak to six games with his fifth-inning blast. In that span, he's gone 7-for-27 (.259) with two homers and four RBI. The shortstop has hit leadoff in every game since the All-Star break, and the results are solid so far. He's at a .252/.328/.432 slash line with eight long balls, 27 RBI, 30 runs scored and five stolen bases through 62 contests this season.

JULY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pops homer in win Neto went 1-for-6 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 13-12 extra-inning win over the Astros.

Impact Neto sparked one of the Angels' comebacks, going deep in the seventh inning to cut the deficit to four runs. The shortstop went 0-for-5 on Friday in his return from a month-long absence with an oblique injury. He should resume a starting role at shortstop at the expense of Luis Rengifo and Andrew Velazquez's playing time. Neto is slashing .249/.325/.427 with seven homers, 25 RBI, 25 runs scored and five stolen bases through 57 contests. Most interestingly, he's hit leadoff in the last two games and could stick atop the lineup for a while if his bat heats up.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hitless in return Neto went 0-for-5 with an RBI in a loss to the Astros on Friday.

Impact Neto returned from a one-month stay on the injured list and batted leadoff for Los Angeles. He wasn't able to reach base but did drive in a run on a second-inning groundout. Neto had been hitting at the bottom of the order prior to getting hurt, so it remains to be seen if he'll stick in the leadoff spot moving forward.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, leading off Friday Neto (oblique) is starting at shortstop and leading off Friday against the Astros, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Neto ends up missing exactly a month with the oblique strain. He hit .355 with three home runs and two steals in 12 June games, and the fact he is back atop the lineup is a good sign for his role going forward.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for live batting practice Neto (oblique) is scheduled to take live batting practice Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Neto was shut down for a couple of weeks after he landed on the inured list June 15 due to a left oblique strain, but he has responded well to a recent uptick in baseball activities and could return to the Angels' active roster immediately after the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Continuing to ramp up activities Neto (oblique) played catch and is expected to hit off a tee Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Neto is continuing to ramp up his baseball activities, and Bollinger adds that the shortstop could be activated soon after the break if all goes according to plan. He's been on the 10-day injured list since June 15 due to a left oblique strain and will likely head out on a rehab assignment shortly.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing fielding work Neto (oblique) took grounders on the field prior to Saturday's game against the Diamondbacks, Sarah Valenzuela of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Neto has been sidelined since June 15, and his activity Saturday is his most strenuous since he was sidelined. There is still no timetable for his return, making it very likely that his activation from the injured list will come after the All-Star break.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Zach Neto's game-tying RBI double headlines a FIVE-run Angels inning against Athletics