Zach Neto says he wants to stay amid trade rumors

He remains under team control for three seasons after 2026

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 251 min read

"I'm very loyal and I want to stay here. I want to be able to flip this thing around for the team." Zach Neto talks abo Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Neto described himself as loyal and said he wants to help turn the organization around. He remained in place after the Aug. 3 trade deadline despite discussions involving him.

Why it matters: His contract status gives the organization leverage in offseason talks and makes him more than a short-term rental. Neto earned MLB weekly honors on Aug. 24, reinforcing his value entering that decision.

By the numbers: Through Aug. 24, Neto was batting .237 with a .317 on-base percentage and .436 slugging percentage, plus 22 home runs, 62 RBIs and 18 stolen bases.

What to watch: Trade talks can reopen this winter, when the organization must decide whether Neto anchors its next phase.

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@MLBNetwork 2026-08-25T01:13:28.561613+00:00

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