Zach Neto Stats

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) will start a minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday. Neto has been on the injured list sine early August with a nagging back injury, but barring a setback this week while playing in a few minor-league games, the 22-year-old could return to the Angels lineup later this week or this weekend. Infield prospect Kyren Paris has been receiving some run at the 6 in Anaheim of late with Neto still out, but when Neto is back on the active roster, he should return to regular shortstop duties to close out the year. In his first major-league season, Neto has hit .241/.315/.411 with eight home runs, 14 doubles, 30 RBI, five stolen bases and 31 runs scored in 67 games (252 plate appearances).

over 2 months ago

Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin said on Friday that rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) has experienced "no setbacks and no pain" as he continues to rehab lower-back inflammation. Neto has taken part in all on-field activities during warmups except for hitting, which he has been doing in an indoor cage. Nevin said Neto is expected to go on a minor-league rehab assignment sometime next week. The 22-year-old was put on the injured list on Aug. 4 after dealing with back inflammation since late July. Neto should return to regular duties at the 6 when he's healthy enough to be activated, although the Angels did just call up prospect Kyren Paris and he made his big-league debut on Friday night in the loss to the Oakland Athletics.

over 2 months ago

Los Angeles Angels rookie shortstop Zach Neto (back) is pain-free and rejoined the team on their road trip. He started baseball activities in New York on Aug. 25 and has been playing catch on the field and advanced to taking dry swings. Neto also did some infield work on Monday. He initially went on the injured list on Aug. 4 after he had been dealing with lower-back inflammation since late July. With the 22-year-old still likely to need a minor-league rehab assignment, he's probably several weeks away from a return to the Angels' big-league roster. Neto had earned the everyday role at the 6 in his first big-league season and has hit .241 (54-for-224) with eight home runs, 14 doubles, 30 RBI, five stolen bases and 31 runs scored in 67 games this year.

3 months ago