Angels' Zach Neto Still Isn't 100 Percent Healthy

While he still manages to be productive, there are lingering effects from the surgery, as Neto has been battling the mental side of injuring his shoulder.

“There’s nothing wrong with his arm,” manager Ron Washington said, via Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

“He’s just got to get that mental block out where he can let it go. Because you notice when he turned that double play how he threw that ball. You don’t see him get that quick arm action when he’s catching the ball normally. So it’s there.”

In order to overcome his mental issues, Neto has been putting in work before and after games to try to feel fully comfortable throwing a ball with less thought.

“It’s a lot,” Neto said. “It’s something I’m not used to, because my arm has always been pretty good. I’m usually one of the first ones here and one of the last ones to leave.”

Since returning from injury, Neto has achieved a 135 wRC+ in 20 games, which is above the league average in runs created, while also recording a 0.7 WAR.

His offensive production is crucial for a lackluster Angels offense, which will keep him in the starting lineup until he resolves his lingering shoulder discomfort.

Once he manages to resolve all of the issues, Neto will contribute significantly on the defensive end as well.