The Los Angeles Angels have called up shortstop Zach Neto, their first-round pick from the 2022 draft, and sent David Fletcher to Triple-A Salt Lake, the team announced Saturday.
Neto, 22, will be the first 2022 draft pick to debut in the majors — after only 44 minor league games with Double-A Rocket City in which he hit .322/.408/.529 with three home runs in 27 at-bats this season. He’s expected to take over at shortstop full-time.
He was the 13th overall selection in last year’s draft. After signing, Neto, rated as the No. 84 prospect in all of baseball by ESPN entering this season, started at the Double-A level in 2022, hitting .320 in 122 at-bats.
NETO NATION RISE 🫡
The Angels have selected the contract of INF Zach Neto. pic.twitter.com/NrXUi0qcwY
— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) April 15, 2023
Fletcher, who is making $6 million in his sixth season with the Angels, is hitting just .125 with 1 RBI through eight games.
In another roster move, the Angels moved right-hander Chris Rodriguez to the 60-day injured list.