Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) has been reinstated from the injury list and will be batting seventh in the Angels' lineup in their matchup against the San Francisco Giants. Neto underwent right shoulder surgery in November and has progressed through a rehab assignment for the past few weeks. The 24-year-old will look to show his 2024 season was a strong showing of who he can be at the plate after posting a 112 OPS+ and a 5.1 WAR. Fantasy managers need to make sure to grab him off the waiver wire if available as he will certainly provide long-term value in all fantasy leagues. DFS managers may want to wait for Neto to shake off the rust before he can provide DFS value.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) went 2-for-5 with his fourth home run at Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday night while playing the whole game at shortstop. Neto is scheduled to play another full game at the 6 on Wednesday and could then be activated from the 10-day injured list as early as Thursday. However, the Orange County Register's Jeff Fletcher wouldn't be surprised if the Angels wait to bring Neto back until next Tuesday. The Halos wrap up their series in Texas against the division-rival Rangers on Thursday before heading home on Friday for a weekend series against the San Francisco Giants. At the latest, he'll make his season debut on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The former first-rounder has gone 13-for-45 (.289) in his 12 rehab games with the Bees and will be the Angels' starting shortstop when he's ready after hitting 23 homers and stealing 30 bases in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) is ramping up to join the team after offseason shoulder surgery. After missing spring training, he started his rehab last Tuesday and has gone 6-for-22 (.273) with two home runs, five RBI, four walks, and seven strikeouts in six games. He has progressed to the point where he is playing in the field after starting as just the designated hitter. On Sunday, he had both a home run and a stolen base. He's getting up to full speed and may still need more time, but a return in mid-to-late April seems realistic, which was a best-case scenario coming into the year. If he's available, he's a great stash off the waiver wire, and if he's on your bench, he should be ready to contribute sooner rather than later.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) will play shortstop for the first time on Friday night in a minor-league rehab game with Triple-A Salt Lake, according to play-by-play announcer Tony Parks. Neto looked great during workouts during the week and has been cleared to play defense as he rehabs from offseason shoulder surgery. The 24-year-old middle infielder has already played in three games with the Bees as the designated hitter and has gone 3-for-13 with a home run, double and two RBI. As long as Neto doesn't suffer a setback with his surgically-repaired shoulder as he returns to action on defense, he should be ready to come off the 10-day injured list at some point next week to make his 2025 season debut with the Halos. The former first-rounder hit 23 homers and stole 30 bases in 155 games in his first full MLB season in 2024 and should be stashed in all fantasy formats as he nears his return.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) homered in a rehab game for Triple-A Salt Lake City on Thursday. Neto opened the season on the injured list after having surgery on his right shoulder last November. He began his rehab assignment on Tuesday and will serve as the team's DH for now as the team has no timetable on when he will be able to play defense. Neto hit 23 homers in 2024 while hitting .249 as he nears a return to the big leagues.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake on Tuesday evening. The 24-year-old is working his way back from offseason surgery. Shortly before Opening Day, Angels manager Ron Washington noted that there is not a "defined" date for his return. However, given that Neto will begin rehab assignment this evening, suggest that his return may be sooner rather than later. Fantasy managers should keep an eye on his production with Triple-A Salt Lake, as he could return as early as next week. Last season, the former first-round pick enjoyed a solid campaign, hitting 23 home runs and swiping 30 bags. He held a .249/.318/.443 slash line. When healthy, Neto should be viewed as a solid low-end No. 1 shortstop in category formats given his ability to hit for power and carry stolen base upside.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto underwent right shoulder surgery and will start the season on IL, and manager Ron Washington said there is "no date" for his return since he is still not ready for game action. Since Neto did not play in spring training, he will likely need a minor-league rehab stint before making his season debut. Last year, the 24-year-old hit .249 with 23 home runs and 30 stolen bases in 155 games with the Angels. He'll look to build on that momentum in his second full season in the majors once he recovers from his shoulder surgery. Until he's ready, Kevin Newman is expected to fill in the position for Los Angeles.

The Sporting Tribune's Jack Janes writes that Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) has been able to do just about every defensive drill in camp that the rest of the team is doing outside of throwing. His throwing program didn't allow him to throw across the diamond until he reached 120 feet, which he accomplished this past week. The 24-year-old finally started throwing to first base last Sunday and said his arm is feeling good. Neto has also been swinging the bat in batting practice and in the cages as he recovers from offseason shoulder surgery that will cause him to start the 2025 season on the injured list. "Honestly, I feel really great with my shoulder and where it's at. I'm feeling way stronger since when I first walked in here," Neto said. Kevin Newman is expected to start the year as the team's starting shortstop, but it might not be long before Neto makes his 2025 debut.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) was seen taking soft grounders and throwing to second base on Saturday. Even though Neto will not be ready for Opening Day, it appears his absence will not extend through much of April. During the offseason, the infielder underwent shoulder surgery but could be nearing the end of his recovery plan. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status as the team hopes he can make his 2025 debut sometime in April. Last season, Neto enjoyed a breakout season as he went deep 23 times and added 30 stolen bases. He posted a .249/.318/.443 slash line across 155 contests. The former 13th overall pick generated a low .236 xBA which suggests he may face some regression when he returns. Fantasy managers should target Neto as a low-end No. 1 shortstop in standard rotisserie leagues as he can contribute to all five standard categories.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) will not be ready for Opening Day in late March, according to manager Ron Washington. It doesn't come as much of a surprise, but Washington said he hopes to get Neto back at some point in the first month of the 2025 season. Neto had surgery on his right shoulder last November but started his throwing progression last week. The 24-year-old will be right on schedule to make his season debut at some point in April if he's able to get into Cactus League games near the end of spring training. With Neto set to open the year on the injured list, Luis Rengifo, Tim Anderson, Kevin Newman and Scott Kingery are all competing for playing time at the 6 for the Halos. Rengifo should be an everyday player regardless, as he can also fill in at third and second base. Although Neto isn't a household name at shortstop in fantasy, he did hit 23 homers and steal 30 bases in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) has started his throwing progression after having surgery on his right shoulder last November, according to manager Ron Washington. General manager Perry Minasian previously said that Neto wasn't expected to start throwing until later on in spring training, so it appears he's currently ahead of schedule. However, there remains no firm timetable for when the 24-year-old will be cleared to play in games, so he's still very much a candidate to open the 2025 regular season on the injured list. Despite Neto's recovery from shoulder surgery likely seeping into the regular season, he's worth a late-round pick in fantasy drafts after breaking out in 2024 in his first full big-league season to the tune of a .249/.318/.443 slash line, 23 home runs, 77 RBI, 30 steals and 70 runs scored. He ranks as RotoBaller's No. 25 fantasy shortstop.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington said on Friday that he expects outfielder Mike Trout, designated hitter Jorge Soler and outfielder Taylor Ward being his top three hitters in some order during the 2025 regular season. It's also possible that one of the trio will bat in the cleanup spot. Shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder), meanwhile, is expected to hit fifth or sixth in the batting order. Neto had right-shoulder surgery last year and is expected to start the season on the injured list, but barring a setback, his absence shouldn't extend too long into April. The 24-year-old hit second late last season with Mike Trout (knee) out, but Trout is returning from injury and Soler will now occupy a spot near the top of the lineup, which will push Neto down. Neto loses a little fantasy appeal because of his injury, but he's still not a bad middle-infield target in the later rounds after he had a 20-30 campaign in his first full MLB season in 2024.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) said he got "good news" from doctors on Tuesday and is ahead of schedule after having right-shoulder surgery. However, Neto is still unsure if he will be ready for Opening Day in late March. He has yet to be cleared to throw but has been hitting off a tee. The expectation is still that Neto will require a stint on the injured list to begin the 2025 regular season, but it sounds as though he could be ready sooner rather than later. In the meantime, the Angels have a handful of options to hold down the fort at the 6, including Tim Anderson, Luis Rengifo, Scott Kingery and Kyren Paris. Despite Neto potentially opening the season on the IL, fantasy managers should still consider him a nice middle-infield target in the later rounds of drafts after his breakout 2024 campaign in his first full year in the big leagues. RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 25 fantasy shortstop.

MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger writes that Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) is expected to miss the start of the 2025 regular season after undergoing right-shoulder surgery in early November of last year. As for who will replace Neto at the 6 early on, the Angels have options in Tim Anderson, Kevin Newman, Scott Kingery, Luis Rengifo and Kyren Paris. The Angels are optimistic that Neto won't miss much time early in the year, but we'll have a better idea on his timetable in spring training. The 24-year-old was impressive in his first full season in the big leagues in 2024, slashing .249/.318/.443 with a .761 OPS, 23 home runs, 77 RBI, 30 stolen bases and 70 runs scored in 155 games. Neto's shoulder injury clouds his fantasy value a bit entering the 2025 season, but he could still have a shot at another 20-20 season and ranks as RotoBaller's No. 25 fantasy shortstop.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (shoulder) underwent shoulder surgery earlier this week, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. Blum noted that the young infielder sustained the injury during the final week of the regular season and could potentially be in danger of missing the start of the 2025 campaign. The former first-round pick enjoyed an impressive sophomore campaign, as he posted a solid .249/.318/.443 slash line with 23 home runs and 30 stolen bases. Under the hood, he posted a modest 8.4% barrel rate and a slightly below-average 38.8% hard-hit rate. When healthy, fantasy managers should expect Neto to operate as the starting shortstop in Los Angeles. If Neto were to miss time at the start of the season, utility man Luis Rengifo or Scott Kingery would likely get the most opportunities at shortstop.

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.