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Athletics Prospect Ryan Lasko Shows Remarkable Recovery
28 Jul
Summary
- Ryan Lasko is recovering sensation in his legs and showing involuntary movements.
- He has regained partial use of his hands, reporting 75% in his left.
- The Athletics organization supports Lasko through '22 Strong' T-shirt campaigns.
Athletics minor-league prospect Ryan Lasko has shared an encouraging health update, indicating substantial progress following a serious spinal injury sustained less than a month ago. He is currently experiencing sensation in his legs and observing involuntary movements.
Lasko also reported improvements in hand function, noting he has regained approximately 75% use of his left hand and 50% of his right. He expressed gratitude for the ongoing support, which motivates his daily rehabilitation efforts.
The incident occurred on June 30 during a game when Lasko collided with a teammate. He underwent surgery for a C6-C7 vertebra fracture. The Athletics organization has rallied behind him, with players across all minor-league affiliates and the major-league club wearing '22 Strong' T-shirts.
Now recovering at a facility near his home in Jackson, New Jersey, Lasko, a 2023 second-round draft pick, was batting .209 with six home runs and 34 RBIs at the time of his injury.
