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Angels call up 2022 first-round pick Zach Neto to take over at shortstop

  • Zach Neto, the Angels' first-round pick in the 2022 draft, has been called up from Double-A to the majors at the age of 22.
  • Neto will immediately take over as the Angels' starting shortstop after David Fletcher was demoted to Triple-A due to a poor start.
  • Though Neto has played just 44 minor league games, he's batted .322 this season and is considered a top prospect.
  • Neto is ranked No. 59 on a list of top prospects and is projected to be an excellent defender at shortstop.
  • To make room for Neto, the Angels moved pitcher Chris Rodriguez to the 60-day injured list.
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