Athletics Prospect Ryan Lasko Reports Recovery Gains After Fracturing 2 Vertebrae
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Updated · Fox News · Jul 28
Athletics Prospect Ryan Lasko Reports Recovery Gains After Fracturing 2 Vertebrae
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jul 28
Summary
Ryan Lasko said he is “feeling much better” after fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae in an outfield collision earlier this month, reporting renewed sensation in his legs and partial use of both hands.
Lasko wrote that he now has feeling from his feet to his knees, some sensation in his thighs, hamstrings and back, plus about 75% use of his left hand and 50% of his right.
The 24-year-old Athletics prospect was down for about 10 minutes after colliding with Double-A Midland teammate Devin Taylor, then was carted off and underwent surgery at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.
Lasko entered the season as the Athletics' No. 18 prospect after being drafted in the second round in 2023; he has spent this year in Double-A and is batting .209 with six home runs and 34 RBI.