Ryan Lasko in stable condition after surgery for fractured vertebra
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko is in stable condition after surgery on his cervical vertebra following a collision with teammate Devin Taylor during a Double-A game in Frisco, Texas. The surgery, performed by Dr. Jonathan Poggi, addressed a fractured C6–C7 vertebra. Lasko was left motionless on the field after the incident. The 24-year-old outfielder was batting.209 with six home runs and 34 RBIs for Double-A Midland this season. The Athletics organization expressed support for Lasko and will provide resources for his recovery and counseling for players affected by the incident.
- •Lasko underwent surgery for a fractured C6–C7 vertebra.
- •Collision occurred during a Double-A game in Frisco, Texas.
- •Lasko was selected in the second round of the 2023 draft.
- •He was batting.209 with six homers for Midland this season.
- •Athletics management is supporting Lasko's recovery.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — A's prospect Ryan Lasko in stable condition following surgery for fractured vertebra after collision
"Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko was in stable condition after undergoing back surgery Tuesday night following a scary collision with minor league teammate Devin Taylor during a Double-A game in Frisco, Texas. Dr. Jonathan Poggi performed the spinal decompression and stabilization operation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano to address a fractured C6–C7 vertebra. Lasko is an outfielder with Double-A Midland.
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