Ryan Lasko updates recovery after spinal surgery from on-field collision
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 3:37 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Ryan Lasko, an outfielder for the Athletics' Double-A affiliate Midland RockHounds, provided an update on his recovery nearly a month after a serious collision with teammate Devin Taylor. Lasko, 24, fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae during a game on June 30 and underwent surgery. He reported regaining sensation in parts of his legs and improvement in hand functionality through an Instagram post. Following the collision, Lasko had initially lost feeling in his lower body due to swelling around his spine. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay noted the potential for Lasko to regain sensation, pending recovery progress.
- •Lasko fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae in a collision on June 30.
- •He underwent spinal decompression and stabilization surgery.
- •Lasko reports regaining sensation from feet to knees.
- •He has 75% usage of his left hand and 50% in his right.
- •Athletics' manager expressed cautious optimism about Lasko's recovery.
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"Lasko posted an encouraging update on his recovery after undergoing surgery to repair fractured vertebrae
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