Red Sox view Angels shortstop Zach Neto as strong fit

Los Angeles has dropped four of its last five games.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 231 min read

Red Sox view Angels shortstop Zach Neto as strong fit. Story with @WillSammon, unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/I Via @Ken_Rosenthal on X

What happened: The Boston Red Sox view Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto as a strong fit. Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon relayed the connection between the two clubs.

Why it matters: With Los Angeles sitting below .500, the franchise could field interest in its young core. Acquiring Zach Neto would bolster the Boston Red Sox infield.

By the numbers: The Los Angeles Angels hold a 41-55 record this season, averaging 4.3 runs per game while allowing 4.6.

What to watch: Watch for formal negotiations between Boston and Los Angeles.

Sources

@Ken_Rosenthal 2026-07-23T20:04:58.489866+00:00

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