Red Sox view Angels shortstop Zach Neto as strong fit: Sources

The Boston Red Sox continue to view Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto as a strong fit ahead of the August 3 MLB trade deadline, according to sources. Neto, who is earning $4.15 million this season and is under club control for three additional years, was a target for Boston last offseason, though talks never reached the stage of exchanging player names. The Red Sox have gone 20-3 since June 25, shifting from potential sellers to likely buyers, with middle infield remaining a key area of focus regardless of whether a Neto deal materializes.