Red Sox pursue Angels shortstop Zach Neto at trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Boston Red Sox are reportedly interested in acquiring Angels shortstop Zach Neto as they seek a long-term option at the position. With Curtis Mead sidelined due to injury, the Red Sox have explored options including Neto, who has recorded 19 home runs this season. The trade could affect the roles of current shortstops Marcelo Mayer and Trevor Story, as well as top prospect Franklin Arias. Sources indicate the Tampa Bay Rays are the second likely destination for Neto, followed by the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves.
- •Red Sox are looking for a long-term shortstop ahead of the trade deadline.
- •Zach Neto has 19 home runs this season and is under contract through 2029.
- •Curtis Mead is expected to be the everyday second baseman once he recovers from injury.
- •The Red Sox are also considering other shortstop options including CJ Abrams and Jeremy Peña.
- •The trade could complicate roles for Marcelo Mayer, Trevor Story, and prospect Franklin Arias.
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Red Sox Named Likliest Landing Spot For Angels' Zach Neto
"The Boston Red Sox are reportedly in the market for a long-term shortstop
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