A's prospect Lasko has surgery on fractured vertebra after outfield collision
Ryan Lasko is in stable condition following surgery, sidelining the Athletics outfield prospect indefinitely after a serious on-field injury.
Athletics prospect Ryan Lasko suffered a fractured vertebra during an outfield collision with a teammate on Tuesday. He subsequently underwent surgery and is reported to be in stable condition. The injury is serious and will sideline Lasko for an extended period. This effectively removes him from any near-term roster consideration for Oakland.
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