Angels Notes: Zach Neto Injury Update, Power Rankings Boost, and More

J.P. Hoornstra | May 23, 2024

May 20, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) rounds the bases after hitting a home run to left field against the Houston Astros during the sixth inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports / Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

The Angels left Houston on Wednesday with a satisfying 2-1 victory over the division-rival Astros. The win gave the Angels two out of three wins in the road series, immediately after taking two out of three from the Texas Rangers. The Angels have won three consecutive road series for the first time since 2019, but the big news Wednesday was an elbow injury to shortstop Zach Neto.

Here's all the latest headlines:

Zach Neto's Elbow Injury Raises Concerns

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto has expressed concerns about the elbow injury that forced him to leave Wednesday's game, labeling it as a cause for "a little concern." The injury emerged on a routine throw to first base. The Angels will keep a close eye on Neto's recovery. Read the full story here.

Angels Ascend in National MLB Power Rankings

The Angels have recently moved up in Newsweek Sports' national MLB power rankings, a testament to their success in Arlington and Houston. Read more about the rankings here.

Veteran Angel Makes Significant Rehab Progress

Veteran utility infielder Brandon Drury took a major step forward in his recovery from a hamstring injury when he was cleared to begin hitting in the batting cage. Read more details here.

Angels Tweets of the Day

"Our folks are a little unique and they take passion in being Trash Pandas fans -- I don’t know if I want them to be that passionate."

Fans went way, WAY off the menu to find a snack during Wednesday's night game: https://t.co/VLmFwpywQv pic.twitter.com/hssKqULjBn

— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) May 23, 2024

An Angelic series ending 😉#RepTheHalo pic.twitter.com/6Qj24RaMaz

— Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) May 22, 2024

Love that Kyren Paris was able to deliver a huge hit after getting thrown out at home earlier.

He moved on and didn’t let it affect him.

Also played a clean game at SS after he had to take over for Neto (who hopefully will be OK).pic.twitter.com/B6SX3vrU7c

— BTH (@BeyondTheHalo) May 22, 2024