Athletics Prospect Regains Leg Sensation Post Spinal Injury
WHO:
MLB.com - Ryan Lasko is a patient at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey.
Fox News - Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko is involved in the incident.
NY Post - Minor league teammate Devin Taylor was also involved in the collision.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Lasko reported feeling sensation in the side of his thighs, hamstrings, and back.
MLB.com - Lasko expressed gratitude for the support he has received, stating, "I’m very happy with my progress and, once again, so thankful for all the love and support. It has continued to help me get up every day and work my hardest."
MLB.com - Lasko reported feeling sensation from his feet up to his knees, along with involuntary leg movements, and has about 75% usage of his left hand and 50% in his right.
MLB.com - Dr. Jonathan Poggi performed spinal decompression and stabilization surgery on Lasko the night of the collision.
MLB.com - The Athletics organization wore green “22 strong” T-shirts with Lasko’s name and number to show support.
Fox News - Ryan Lasko is regaining sensation in his legs after fracturing his C6-C7 vertebrae.
NY Post - Lasko remained motionless on the field for around 10 minutes following the collision.
WHERE:
Fox News - The incident occurred during a game in Texas.
WHEN:
US Magazine - Lasko provided an update via his Instagram story on July 27.
MLB.com - Lasko's collision occurred on June 30.
Fox News - The collision happened during a Double-A Midland game.
WHY:
MLB.com - Manager Mark Kotsay stated the organization is committed to supporting Lasko and his family through his recovery.
HOW:
MLB.com - Lasko posted an update on his condition via his Instagram account.
MLB.com - Lasko provided an update on his condition via his Instagram account.
NY Post - The injury resulted from a collision between Lasko and Taylor in the outfield.
(UPDATED July 29, 2026 04:03 UTC)
Lasko recently shared an update on his condition through his Instagram account, expressing that he has been feeling sensations in his thighs, hamstrings, and back. He conveyed his gratitude for the support he has received, stating, "I’m very happy with my progress and, once again, so thankful for all the love and support. It has continued to help me get up every day and work my hardest." This update was posted on July 27.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 22:27 UTC)
Ryan Lasko is currently a patient at Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation in New Jersey, where he has reported feeling sensation from his feet up to his knees, along with involuntary leg movements, and he has about 75% usage of his left hand and 50% in his right. After his collision on June 30, Dr. Jonathan Poggi performed spinal decompression and stabilization surgery on Lasko, and the Athletics organization has shown their support by wearing green “22 strong” T-shirts featuring his name and number. Manager Mark Kotsay emphasized the organization’s commitment to supporting Lasko and his family throughout his recovery, as Lasko continues to share updates on his condition via his Instagram account.
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(UPDATED July 28, 2026 18:28 UTC)
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko is currently regaining sensation in his legs after suffering a fractured C6-C7 vertebra during a collision with his minor league teammate Devin Taylor in the outfield. The incident took place during a Double-A Midland game in Texas, where Lasko remained motionless on the field for about ten minutes following the collision. Thankfully, he is now showing signs of recovery.