MLB prospect provides positive updates after fracturing vertabrae in scary outfield collision
Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old MLB prospect, suffered a scary outfield collision that fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae. He lost feeling in his legs but is now recovering and has regained some sensation. Lasko is one of the Athletics' top prospects and is grateful for the love and support he has received during his recovery.
- ▪Ryan Lasko fractured his C6-C7 vertebrae in an outfield collision while playing for Double-A Midland.
- ▪Lasko lost feeling in his legs after the collision but has since regained some sensation.
- ▪He has about 75% usage of his left hand and about 50% in his right hand.
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| Publication time | Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:22:04 -0400 |
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MLB MLB prospect provides positive updates after fracturing vertabrae in scary outfield collision Ryan Lasko, 24, lost feeling in his legs after a baseball collision in center field while playing for Double-A Midland By Ryan Morik Fox News Published July 28, 2026 1:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Athletics minor leaguer improving after collision fractured vertabrae Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko provided positive updates from his scary injuries he suffered after an outfield collision this month. (This video contains AI-assisted content.) NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Ryan Lasko, the No. 18 prospect for the Athletics, is improving after fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae.
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