Overview
- Lasko collided with teammate Devin Taylor while chasing a fly ball Tuesday, remained motionless on the field and was stretchered to Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Plano.
- Dr. Jonathan Poggi performed spinal decompression and stabilization surgery to repair a fractured C6–C7 vertebra and the A’s say Lasko is in stable condition.
- Doctors report spinal swelling is currently causing a loss of feeling in Lasko’s lower half, and they say there is hope sensation will return though the prognosis is still developing.
- The A’s praised Midland trainers and Frisco first responders, dispatched director of player development Ed Sprague to Frisco, and made medical and mental-health resources available to teammates and family.
- Lasko is a 24-year-old, second-round pick out of Rutgers who had been playing for Double-A Midland, and the organization says it will provide further medical updates as his condition evolves.