Angels Notes: Former Angel Retires, Major Injury Updates on 2 Stars, Zach Neto’s Change

Sep 28, 2024; Anaheim, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto (9) holds a team MVP trophy prior to a game against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images | Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Angels saw a former All-Star retire after 13 seasons, three All-Star selections, and a World Series ring. The Los Angeles native will be missed around the baseball world.

Two key pieces of the Angels roster, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo, saw positive injury updates after concerning injury news this week. Most recently, Rengifo was a late scratch to the starting lineup in Monday's Cactus League contest.

Zach Neto is undergoing a major change this offseason that is sure to help him out in the batters box. With 23 home runs in his first full MLB campaign, the shortstop may see even better numbers in 2025 thanks to this swing improvement.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Angels news (click the headline for the full article):

Former Angels, Royals All-Star Officially Retiring From MLB After 13 Years

Major Injury Updates on Angels Stars Luis Rengifo, Taylor Ward

Angels' Zach Neto Details Major Swing Change That's Helped Him Improve

Angels Manager Admits Outfielder Has Struggled in Transition to New Position

Angels Have the Worst Farm System in MLB According to the Experts

Angels Tweets of the Day:

The #Angels have reassigned RHP Kelvin Cáceres, RHP Dakota Hudson, RHP Camden Minacci, INF Yolmer Sánchez and OF Bryce Teodosio to minor league camp.

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