Zach Neto

The New York Post's Jon Heyman says it will be for one year and include a club option. Newman is coming off a nice season as a utilityman for the Diamondbacks, having hit .278/.311/.375 in 311 plate appearances. He could open up as the Angels' starting shortstop if Zach Neto requires an IL stint after shoulder surgery. He'll also likely help out at third base after Anthony Rendon gets hurt.

The Angels are closing in on a deal with free agent infielder Kevin Newman, report Will Sammon and Sam Blum of The Athletic. The Angels recently announced that shortstop Zach Neto could miss the start of the 2025 season following shoulder surgery. Newman, 31, had a nice year in a utility role with the Diamondbacks…

Angels shortstop Zach Neto, who hit .249 with 23 homers and 77 RBIs this season, might have to sit out the start of the 2025 season after having shoulder surgery.

Neto suffered the injury sliding into second base on a stolen base attempt on Sept. 26

Angels shortstop Zach Neto underwent shoulder surgery and could miss the start of the 2025 season. General manager Perry Minasian informed reporters such as Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com (X link) and Sam Blum of The Athletic (X link), though didn’t specify the exact nature of the injury or procedure. Per Minasian, Zeto sustained the injury…