Zach Neto Enters Sunday's Game Late and Plays Shortstop
Zach Neto (shoulder) missed his fourth consecutive start on Sunday after he injured his shoulder Tuesday sliding into second base. However, the 24-year-old appeared as a pinch hitter in both of Friday's, Saturday's, and Sunday's contests, which indicates that he isn't dealing with a serious injury. More importantly, on Sunday, he pinch hit and entered the game at shortstop, Jeff Fletcher, Angels beat writer reports. Although it has been difficult for fantasy managers to see their shortstop sit half of the week, it's highly encouraging to see him play shortstop after he pinch hit in every game over the weekend, suggesting that although he missed his fourth straight game, there shouldn't be an IL stint. Additionally, the game ended up going into extra innings, and Neto stayed in the game, proceeded to get a second at-bat, and even attempted a steal, further suggesting that his return to the starting lineup is imminent. In Neto's absence, Kevin Newman has been starting at shortstop for the Angels.
Source: Jeff Fletcher
Los Angeles Angels shortstop Source: Jeff Fletcher

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