Angels shortstop Zach Neto left their game against the Chicago White Sox because of right shoulder irritation.

Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto recently hit a low point in his season, with his frustration evident enough that manager Ron Washington commented on it simply by observing his swing.

Zachary Neto, coming off a one-hit performance in his most recent game (1-for-2), will take the field for the Los Angeles Angels versus Andrew Heaney and the Texas Rangers on Saturday. First pitch

Neto, 23, has already shown himself to be an above-average major league shortstop in his first full season, but he and Manager Ron Washington both believe he can be even better.

Zach Neto hit two home runs and drove in six, and the Los Angeles Angels came from behind twice to beat the Houston Astros 9-8.

Angels shortstop Zach Neto left Thursday's 7-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox because of right shoulder irritation.