Ryan Lasko, a 24-year-old outfielder in the Oakland Athletics system, is recovering from spinal surgery following a collision with a teammate during a Double-A game. The incident occurred while Lasko was attempting to catch a ball in center field, resulting in a collision with his right field teammate, Devin Taylor. Lasko sustained a fractured C6-C7 vertebra and underwent spinal decompression and stabilization surgery. He is currently in stable condition but has not yet regained feeling in his lower half due to swelling. Athletics manager Mark Kotsay expressed hope that Lasko will regain feeling. Lasko was ranked as the Athletics' No. 18 prospect entering the season and was selected in the second round of the 2023 MLB Draft. He had a batting line of .209/.275/.360 with six home runs, five triples, and 34 RBIs prior to his injury.
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Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko recovering from spinal surgery after collision
Ryan Lasko, a top prospect for the Oakland Athletics, is recovering from spinal surgery after a collision during a Double-A game. He sustained a fractured C6-C7 vertebra and is currently in stable condition but has not regained feeling in his lower half. Manager Mark Kotsay expressed hope for Lasko's recovery.
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