Ryan Lasko in stable condition after surgery for fractured vertebra
ESPN MLB • 2 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.
- 12:20 AMESPN MLB — A's prospect Lasko facing 'lengthy' recovery
- 10:59 PMYahoo Sports — A's prospect Ryan Lasko says he faces a 'lengthy' recovery after a frightening on-field collision
- 3:04 AMCBS MLB — Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko in stable condition after surgery on fractured vertebra
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — A's prospect Ryan Lasko in stable condition following surgery for fractured vertebra after collision
"Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday he faces a “lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball. Lasko had surgery Tuesday night, a spinal decompression and stabilization procedure at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano to address a fractured C6-C7 vertebra. Lasko collided with Double-A Midland teammate Devin Taylor during a game in Frisco, Texas.
"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.
"Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday he faces a "lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball.
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External links- ESPN MLBJul 3, 2026, 12:20 AMA's prospect Lasko facing 'lengthy' recovery
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday he faces a "lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball.
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:59 PMA's prospect Ryan Lasko says he faces a 'lengthy' recovery after a frightening on-field collision
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday he faces a “lengthy" recovery but hopes to return to baseball. Lasko had surgery Tuesday night, a spinal decompression and stabilization procedure at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano to address a fractured C6-C7 vertebra. Lasko collided with Double-A Midland teammate Devin Taylor during a game in Frisco, Texas.
- CBS MLBJul 2, 2026, 3:04 AMAthletics prospect Ryan Lasko in stable condition after surgery on fractured vertebra
Lasko was injured Tuesday following an outfield collision with a teammate
- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 11:50 PMA'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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