Angels shortstop Zach Neto is confirmed to miss Opening Day due to shoulder surgery he underwent in November, with manager Ron Washington hinting at a possible return by late April. Neto, picked 13th overall in the 2022 draft, quickly became the team's everyday shortstop despite limited rookie performance. His breakout in the previous year featured a line of .249/.318/.443, with strong defensive capabilities and arm strength. The Angels may use Kevin Newman as a temporary replacement while Neto recovers from his surgical intervention.
Angels shortstop Zach Neto will not be ready for Opening Day, but manager Ron Washington indicated his return from shoulder surgery could be as early as April.
Neto, 24, quickly established himself as the Angels' everyday shortstop, having made his MLB debut less than a year after being drafted 13th overall in 2022.
Despite an uneven performance in 2024, Neto showed significant improvement last year, hitting .249/.318/.443 and ranking 13th among qualified shortstops in arm strength.
The Angels have options for replacing Neto, including utilityman Kevin Newman, signed for a one-year deal, who is expected to provide solid defense at shortstop.
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