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Angels Activate Zach Neto for Season Debut After Shoulder Surgery

The standout shortstop returns to the lineup batting seventh against the Giants, following a successful rehab stint and roster adjustments.

Sep 22, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) hits a home run during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images/File Photo
Angels shortstop Zach Neto, shown in an image from last season, made his 2025 debut on Friday night against San Francisco after spending the early weeks of the season rehabbing at Triple-A following offseason shoulder surgery. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
Angels starting pitcher Tyler Anderson throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Angel Stadium. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
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Overview

  • Zach Neto, the Angels' 2024 WAR leader, was activated from the injured list on April 18, 2025, after recovering from offseason shoulder surgery.
  • Neto will make his season debut against the San Francisco Giants, batting seventh in the lineup and playing shortstop.
  • The Angels designated utility infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment to create a roster spot for Neto's return.
  • During his Triple-A rehab assignment, Neto batted .286 with a .988 OPS, four home runs, and eight RBIs over 13 games, demonstrating readiness for MLB action.
  • Neto's return is expected to bolster an Angels infield struggling offensively, with Tim Anderson and Kevin Newman combining for sub-.200 batting averages early this season.