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Zach Neto Still Out on Wednesday With Neck Issue
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (neck) is missing another game on Wednesday against the visiting Colorado Rockies, according to MLB.com. Oswald Peraza will make the start at the 6 at Angels Stadium and bat fifth for the Halos versus Rockies right-hander Michael Lorenzen. Neto is dealing with whiplash and is sitting out as a precaution for a third straight game. The Angels don't expect the starting shortstop to land on the 10-day injured list, and he could be back in the starting nine as soon as Friday's series opener to begin another Freeway Series at Chavez Ravine against the Los Angeles Dodgers after a scheduled day off on Thursday. The 25-year-old former 13th overall pick in 2022 out of Campbell University is only hitting .231 (54-for-234) on the year, but he has been a solid counting-stat producer for fantasy managers with 10 long balls, 27 RBI, eight stolen bases, and 42 runs scored across 60 games and 274 plate appearances in his fourth year in the league. Peraza is in the midst of a career year in his first full season in Anaheim, hitting .280 (47-for-168) with a career-high seven homers, 15 RBI, seven steals, and 18 runs in 56 games played.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Zach Neto Still Out With Neck Issue on Tuesday
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (neck) remains sidelined for Tuesday's tilt against the visiting Colorado Rockies at Angel Stadium, according to MLB.com. Oswald Peraza will make the start at the 6 and bat seventh for the Halos against Rockies right-hander Tomoyuki Sugano. It will be the second straight day that Neto will sit out after the Angels scratched him from the lineup for the series opener on Monday. Neto suffered from whiplash while getting into a collision at home plate back on Saturday. Fantasy managers should consider Neto to be day-to-day at this time and check back to see if he's available to play as the series in Anaheim continues on Wednesday. The 25-year-old former 13th overall pick in 2022 out of Campbell University is on track to return to the 20-homer mark for the third straight season in 2025, but he leads the league with 82 strikeouts in 274 plate appearances while also hitting a disappointing .231 (54-for-234) through 60 games played. Barring an injury that causes him to miss extended time, Neto is on track for a third straight 20-20 season for the Angels.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Zach Neto Scratched from Angels Lineup on Monday Due to Lingering Symptoms of Whiplash
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head/neck) was scratched from his team's lineup for their game on Monday against the Colorado Rockies due to lingering symptoms of whiplash, per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Neto's symptoms are a result of a collision at home plate that he was involved in during the Angels' win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. Across 274 plate appearances so far this season, Neto has hit .231/.339/.427 with 10 home runs, 27 RBI, 42 runs scored, and eight stolen bases. The 26-year-old does not appear to be ticketed for a trip to the injured list, but Los Angeles will want to make sure he's fully clear of any ill effects from the collision before re-inserting him in the lineup. Angels infielder Oswald Peraza took Neto's place at shortstop on Monday, and both he and infielder Nick Madrigal could be in line for more playing time while Neto is sidelined.
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Source: MLB.com - Rhett Bollinger
Zach Neto Has Whiplash, Expected to be Okay
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head) has whiplash and is okay, according to club reporter Erica Weston. Neto was originally removed from Saturday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays following a collision at home plate with pitcher Ian Seymour. At the time of his departure, Neto was 0-for-3 with a run, a stolen base, and a walk. All things considered, it sounds like Neto avoided a serious injury. Although it's too early to tell whether he'll be available to play on Sunday, he should avoid a stint on the injured list. That's good news for fantasy managers, as Neto owns a .787 OPS and 121 wRC+ this season. He ranks #5 among shortstops in RotoBaller's latest redraft fantasy baseball rankings for 2026.
Source: Erica Weston
Source: Erica Weston
Zach Neto Exits After Home Plate Collision
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (head) was removed from Saturday's contest following a home plate collision. Neto exited Saturday's contest after Rays' pitcher Ian Seymour fell on the back of his head during the seventh inning. The slugging shortstop was attempting to score on a wild pitch and got caught up on Seymour. Oswald Peraza replaced him at shortstop for the rest of this game. Before leaving, Neto was 0-for-3 with a run scored, a stolen base, and one walk. The severity of the injury is unknown at the moment. If he ends miss time, Denzer Guzman or Christian Moore could receive the call to the big leagues.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Zach Neto Powers Angels to Victory With Two Homers
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto set the tone for the struggling Angels on Friday night in Anaheim in their 9-6 victory over the division-rival Texas Rangers. Neto went 2-for-4 at the plate out of the leadoff spot with two solo home runs and a hit-by-pitch to raise his season average to .221 and his OPS to .757. The 25-year-old got the offense going in the bottom of the first inning with a solo shot off veteran right-hander Jacob deGrom. He is hitting just .200 (15-for-75) in 20 games (89 plate appearances) since the beginning of May, but he has added five home runs, two doubles, a triple, nine RBI, 13 runs scored, and two stolen bases over that span as well. Since May 13, Neto has gone 8-for-33 (.242) with four long balls, a double, six RBI, and six runs scored for the Halos. Neto has a weak .213 xBA and a .327 xwOBA, and he's also in just the 38th percentile in hard-hit rate for the season. He's still well on pace for his third straight 20-homer season, but Neto needs to make better and more consistent contact -- he currently leads the league with 73 strikeouts in 239 plate appearances.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com
Should Fantasy Managers be Buying Low on Zach Neto?
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto came close to a 30-30 campaign in each of his first two seasons in Anaheim in 2024 and 2025, which makes his start to 2026 that much more disappointing. He is currently slashing .216/.322/.386 with a .708 OPS, six home runs, 18 RBI, seven stolen bases, and 28 runs scored across a league-high 199 plate appearances over 43 games. Neto has hit .167 (7-for-42) in May, but he just snapped a six-game hitting streak with an 0-for-4 showing in Tuesday night's loss to the Cleveland Guardians. During his six-game hitting streak, Neto went 7-for-24 (.292) with a homer, double, triple, three RBI, and five runs scored for the Halos. Still, there are some reasons to be concerned that Neto won't live up to the lofty expectations that he came into the season with. He currently sits in the 42nd percentile in xwOBA, the 32nd percentile in hard-hit rate, the 42nd percentile in expected slugging percentage, and just the eighth percentile in strikeout rate. Outside of the stolen base department, Neto has been a big disappointment so far in 2026 at the SS position.
Source: Baseball Reference
Source: Baseball Reference
