Zach Neto Will Not Play Friday, Could Return Over The Weekend
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) will not play on Friday but could return Saturday or Sunday, according to Jeff Fletcher of the SoCal News Group. The 23-year-old was lifted from Thursday's game due to right shoulder irritation. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to the Los Angeles starting nine over the weekend, as Neto could rejoin the starting nine over the weekend. The former first-round pick has enjoyed a strong sophomore campaign as he has hit 23 home runs, swiped 30 bags, and held a .249/.318/.443 slash line. Fantasy managers should expect 31-year-old Jack Lopez to potentially start at shortstop while Neto remains sidelined as he shifted to cover shortstop on Thursday afternoon.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) left Thursday's series finale against the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field after injuring his right shoulder on a slide into second base. Neto stayed down on the ground for a while and appeared to be in a significant amount of pain as trainers came out to look at him. He eventually walked off the field under his own power, but with just three games remaining in the 2024 regular season this weekend, Neto may not be able to make it back for the three-game series versus the division-rival Texas Rangers in Anaheim. Before leaving, he went 1-for-2 and was eventually replaced by Jack Lopez at the 6, with Michael Stefanic entering the game at second. If this is the end of the road for Neto in 2024, it has been a strong year in his first full season in the big leagues, as he hit 23 homers, drove in 77 and stole 30 bags in 155 games played.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto put together an incredibly strong day at the plate during Sunday's game against the Houston Astros. Neto took over the game by himself as he went 3-for-5 with two home runs and six RBI during the 9-8 victory. The Angels don't have a lot of things going right for them this season, but Neto is one of the bright spots. The 23-year-old has 23 long balls and 30 stolen bases to his name across 152 games this season. It looks like the Angels have found their franchise shortstop in Neto.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto will head to the bench ahead of Wednesday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays. This appears to be a routine rest day for Neto who has been on fire at the plate. He's hitting nearly .350 with six home runs and 22 RBI over his last 30 games. In his place, Michael Stefanic will start in his place and bat ninth versus right-hander Jose Berrios. Stefanic has recorded seven hits over his last five games, but he remains a low-end streaming option for Wednesday's slate. Fantasy managers should expect Neto back in the lineup after this game.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto had a standout performance in Game 2 of Wednesday's doubleheader in the Bronx against the hosting New York Yankees, recording three hits with a home run and six RBI in the victory. It was a prolific eight-RBI Wednesday for Neto, who terrorized the Yankees by belting a two-run homer in the matinee before hammering a grand slam to left-center field to give the Angels a 6-0 lead in the second inning of the nightcap. He put the cherry on top of a massive day by lacing a two-run double to right-center field to extend Anaheim's lead to 8-1 in the fourth frame. While the 23-year-old former first-round pick has been fairly steady all year long, he's been especially productive of late, batting .333 (24-for-72) with five long balls, 20 RBI, 18 runs scored, and six stolen bases in 23 games since July 10.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto went 2-for-3 with a three-run go-ahead home run in the seventh inning of Saturday's 5-4 win over the Mets. Neto finished with four RBI, two runs scored, and he also walked once in the contest. The 23-year-old has been a multi-category contributor for fantasy this season, posting a .255-14-51-48-19 line with a .328 wOBA and 110 wRC+. The former first-round draft pick will see LHP Jose Quintana in the series finale with the Mets on Sunday, and Neto has been much better versus lefties this season, with a .419/.455/.565 slashline against them (.222/.291/.407 versus RHP).
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto stole two bases in an 8-2 loss to the Oakland Athletics Saturday afternoon. Neto is putting together an impressive campaign in 2024, hitting .258 with 13 home runs, 44 RBI, 16 stolen bases and 39 runs scored in 353 plate appearances. In the month of July, the young infielder is hitting .306 with two homers, six RBI, five stolen bases and six runs scored. At some point maybe the Angels and manager Ron Washington will look to move Neto up in the order; today he hit sixth in the lineup.
Zach Neto Tallies Three Hits, Launches 13th Home Run On Friday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto went 3-for-4 with two singles and a home run on Friday evening. The 23-year-old has been performing very well since the start of the month with a .304/.347/.500 line, two home runs, five RBI, three stolen bases, and a 2:7 BB:K ratio. Overall, through his second season at the major league level, the Campbell University product has showcased a nice combination of speed with 13 round-trippers and 14 stolen bases. In addition, he holds a solid .257/.304/.446 line with 43 RBI. Neto is worth starting in deeper leagues as he shaping up to be a solid five-category contributor and is worth a look in DFS in favorable matchups.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto had a big night in helping power his team to a 7-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Wednesday. Neto went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs, and three RBI in the win. The 23-year-old shortstop kicked off the scoring for the Angels with an RBI single in the bottom of the second. He later ripped a two-run homer in the eighth inning to give the Angels a pair of insurance runs. Neto is putting together a productive season for LA, hitting .250 with 20 doubles, 12 homers, 35 runs, 42 RBI, and 14 steals across 308 at-bats. His all-around production makes him a solid starting infielder in mixed fantasy leagues moving forward.
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto is not in the team's starting lineup on Monday for the series opener against the visiting division-rival Texas Rangers. Veteran Luis Guillorme will take over at shortstop and will hit ninth in the batting order against Rangers right-hander Jon Gray. Neto isn't injury in any way, but this will be his first day off since May 24. He's not among the elite fantasy names at the premiere position, but he offers a decent alternative in deeper leagues at shortstop with his underrated power/speed combination. Neto has been in a slump at the plate of late, going 9-for-52 (.173) with a homer, three doubles, eight RBI, five stolen bases and 12 strikeouts in 15 games since June 21. Guillorme is a low-upside DFS replacement on Monday. The 29-year-old has no home runs and only six RBI in his 98 at-bats in 2024 as a utility option for the struggling Halos.
