Ryan Lasko reports progress after back surgery from teammate collision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
Oakland Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko has shared positive updates regarding his recovery from a serious back injury sustained four weeks ago. Following a collision with teammate Devin Taylor during a minor league game in Frisco, Texas, Lasko underwent surgery on June 30 for a fractured C6-C7 vertebra. Lasko is now feeling improved sensation in his legs, reporting progress with movement and usage in his hands. At 24 years old, Lasko was batting.209 with six home runs in his season at Double-A Midland before the injury.
- •Lasko sustained a back injury in a collision during a game.
- •He had surgery on June 30 for a fractured C6-C7 vertebra.
- •Lasko reports improved sensation and movement in his legs.
- •He was batting.209 with six home runs at Midland before the injury.
- •Lasko was selected by the Athletics in the second round of the 2023 draft.
- 9:44 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko progressing after scary collision, finally regaining feeling in legs after broken back
- 8:37 PMESPN — A's prospect Lasko says feeling in legs returning
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko says feeling in his legs returning after collision with his teammate
"Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate four weeks ago, posted on social media Monday he has made progress in his recovery and has regained some feeling in his legs. Lasko had surgery June 30 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, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate four weeks ago, posted on social media Monday he has made progress in his recovery and has regained some feeling in his legs.
"Ryan Lasko collided with a teammate while trying to make a catch last month, and had to undergo surgery after he fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 9:44 PMAthletics prospect Ryan Lasko progressing after scary collision, finally regaining feeling in legs after broken back
Ryan Lasko collided with a teammate while trying to make a catch last month, and had to undergo surgery after he fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae.
- ESPNJul 27, 2026, 8:37 PMA's prospect Lasko says feeling in legs returning
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate four weeks ago, posted on social media Monday he has made progress in his recovery and has regained some feeling in his legs.
- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 6:55 PMAthletics prospect Ryan Lasko says feeling in his legs returning after collision with his teammate
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate four weeks ago, posted on social media Monday he has made progress in his recovery and has regained some feeling in his legs. Lasko had surgery June 30 to address a fractured C6-C7 vertebra. Lasko collided with Double-A Midland teammate Devin Taylor during a game in Frisco, Texas.
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