ZACH NETO NEWS

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

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

Still not doing baseball activities Neto (oblique) did not resume baseball activities Friday as previously expected, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto indicated early in the week that he is no longer experiencing pain or discomfort and said that he was planning to resume baseball activities Friday. However, that plan did not come to pass, and the Angels now hope that the rookie shortstop can instead get back to such activities Sunday or Monday. Manager Phil Nevin suggested that Neto's ramp-up should not take long, so there's still a chance he can return to action by the end of next week.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing baseball activities Neto (oblique) said he's planning to resume baseball activities Friday, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto will be limited to light throwing at first before he then begins to incorporate a range of other drills. The young shortstop has been brought along slowly in his recovery from a left oblique strain, which sent him to the injured list June 15. There is no exact timetable yet for his return to the Angels' active major-league roster.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No baseball activities yet Neto (oblique) said Tuesday that he has yet to resume baseball activities, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Neto was placed on the 10-day injured list last Thursday with a left oblique strain and his absence from the Angels' active roster could very well extend into July. The light-hitting Andrew Velazquez continues to fill in at shortstop.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels place rookie SS Zach Neto (oblique) on IL The Los Angeles Angels placed rookie shortstop Zach Neto on the 10-day injured list Thursday due to a left oblique strain

JUNE 15, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands on IL The Angels placed Neto on the 10-day injured list Thursday with a left oblique strain.

Impact Neto felt something in his side after making a warm-up throw in the first inning of Wednesday's game and had to be removed. The 22-year-old shortstop will now be shelved for at least 10 days, and Andrew Velazquez will be recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake to take Neto's place on the roster.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Battling side cramps Neto was removed from Wednesday's game due to cramping in his left side.

Impact The team described Neto's injury as a precaution, so it's likely he'll be able to return to the Angels' lineup without missing much time, if any. The 22-year-old shortstop is enjoying a nice four-game hit streak while slashing .467/.467/1.200 in that span.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Removed early Wednesday Neto was removed from Wednesday's game against Texas for undisclosed reasons, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Jared Walsh entered the game to pinch-hit for Neto in the second inning, and the Angels have yet to announce a reason for Neto's removal. The team should provide an update relatively soon, and Neto should be considered day-to-day until more is known.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE