Ryan Lasko undergoes spinal surgery after collision, remains stable
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 8:01 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko suffered a serious injury during a game on June 30 after colliding with teammate Devin Taylor. The outfielder was immediately taken to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano and underwent spinal decompression and stabilization surgery due to a fracture in his C6-C7 vertebra. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay reported that Lasko has not regained feeling in his lower body but remains stable. There is hope for recovery as doctors have not ruled out the possibility of regaining sensation. The team has expressed support for Lasko and his family during this time.
- •Lasko was injured during a game on June 30.
- •The collision left him motionless on the field.
- •He underwent surgery for a C6-C7 vertebra fracture.
- •Kotsay indicated there is hope for recovery.
- •Athletics organization is supporting Lasko and his family.
- 10:01 PMYahoo Sports — Ryan Lasko, prospect who suffered horrific spinal injury in outfield, updates condition
- 8:01 PMYahoo Sports — Athletics Prospect Ryan Lasko May Not Regain Feeling in Legs After Scary Collision Requires Spinal Surgery
"Ryan Lasko, the A’s outfield prospect who lost feeling in his legs after colliding with a teammate during a June 30 game, updated his condition July 2 in a post to his Instagram account. “I’d like to thank everyone for…
"“There’s hope that the feeling comes back,” the Athletics manager said
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 10:01 PMRyan Lasko, prospect who suffered horrific spinal injury in outfield, updates condition
Ryan Lasko, the A’s outfield prospect who lost feeling in his legs after colliding with a teammate during a June 30 game, updated his condition July 2 in a post to his Instagram account. “I’d like to thank everyone for…
- Yahoo SportsJul 2, 2026, 8:01 PMAthletics Prospect Ryan Lasko May Not Regain Feeling in Legs After Scary Collision Requires Spinal Surgery
“There’s hope that the feeling comes back,” the Athletics manager said
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