Angels general manager Perry Minasian didn’t provide an update at the Winter Meetings regarding Zach Neto (shoulder).
The lack of transparency from the Angels regarding the exact nature of the offseason shoulder surgery Neto underwent last month, and exactly how much time he’s likely to miss heading into next season, is downright bizarre. The 23-year-old shortstop was one of last season’s biggest fantasy breakouts, finishing with 23 homers and 30 steals in 155 contests. At this point, it’s challenging to confidently rank Neto among the top 10 options at the position heading into next season, and we’re inclined to push him back into the SS15 range until we get some much-needed clarity on his status.