Neto Dropped From Leadoff Role in Angels Lineup
Angels SS Zach Neto confirmed he is no longer batting leadoff, deflecting questions about the change and his long-term future with the club.
Zach Neto acknowledged he has been moved out of the leadoff spot in the Angels batting order, saying he has no control over lineup decisions. Neto also declined to comment on whether the Angels front office gave him assurances he would be part of the team's future after he was not traded. The comments suggest organizational uncertainty around Neto's role and status heading forward. Beat reporter Rhett Bollinger confirmed the remarks directly from Neto.
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