Zach Neto Returns From Shoulder Injury; Jorge Soler's Two-Run Double Leads Angels to 3-0 Win Over Braves on July 2

Zach Neto of the Los Angeles Angels has been managing a shoulder injury sustained while sliding headfirst into second base during a stolen base attempt. After re-injuring his shoulder, Neto underwent an MRI and has been practicing sliding feet first to avoid further aggravation. Despite the injury, he has resumed throwing and hitting activities and made a return to the lineup as a pinch hitter and shortstop by June 29, 2025. Meanwhile, Jorge Soler, who had been on the injured list and previously in a slump, appears to be regaining form. On July 2, 2025, Soler contributed significantly to the Angels' offense with a two-run double in the eighth inning, helping extend the team's lead to 3-0 against the Atlanta Braves. Jo Adell also extended his hitting streak to 12 games with a two-out RBI double in the eighth inning, driving in Mike Trout to break a scoreless tie. The Angels showed strong offensive performance in the late innings, with Soler demonstrating promising signs of health and productivity.