What happened: The Los Angeles Angels are fielding trade offers for shortstop Zach Neto, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel. Interim general manager John Mozeliak is considering moving the 25-year-old in a departure from the club's approach at past deadlines.
Why it matters: A potential deal could restock an Angels farm system that ranks 23rd overall. The market for shortstops remains fluid as the trade availability of Jeremy Pena and Cj Abrams is in question. A move would test owner Arte Moreno's willingness to part with controllable talent.
By the numbers: Neto has compiled a 14.4 WAR, 77 home runs and 74 stolen bases in 465 career games. He is currently enduring a difficult defensive stretch with 14 errors this season. The Angels sit at 38-53.
What to watch: The focus shifts to whether Mozeliak receives authorization to execute a deal. The MLB transaction deadline falls on Aug. 3.