A's prospect Ryan Lasko says he faces a 'lengthy' recovery after a frightening on-field collision

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko, who broke his back in a frightening collision with a minor league teammate Tuesday, posted on social media Thursday he faces a “lengthy” recovery but hopes to return to baseball.

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National story. 7 articles from 5 sources. Updated Jul 3, 2026.

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Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 2, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

A's prospect Ryan Lasko says he faces a 'lengthy' recovery after a frightening on-field collision

Philadelphia InquirerLean Left· Jul 1, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

A's prospect Ryan Lasko in stable condition following surgery for fractured vertebra after collision

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WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 2, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

A’s prospect Ryan Lasko says he faces a ‘lengthy’ recovery after a frightening on-field collision

WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 1, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

A’s prospect Ryan Lasko in stable condition following surgery for fractured vertebra after collision

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Las Vegas Review-JournalLean Right· Jul 3, 2026

A’s prospect says he faces a ‘lengthy’ recovery after a frightening on-field collision

Fox NewsRight· Jul 3, 2026

Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko awaits feeling in lower half after C6-C7 spinal surgery following collision

Winchester StarLean Right· Jul 2, 2026· ran in 3 outlets

A's prospect Ryan Lasko says he faces a 'lengthy' recovery after a frightening on-field collision